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VerifiedAnalysisJun 10

Suryakumar's domestic form does not alter national squad status

Suryakumar Yadav starred in a T20 Mumbai League win but his national squad status remains unchanged.

Suryakumar Yadav

Public discussion has linked Suryakumar Yadav's recent removal from India's T20I captaincy and squad directly to a dip in form. Reports note his continued strong showings in domestic T20 cricket.

Suryakumar scored runs and contributed to a six-wicket win for Triumph Knights in the T20 Mumbai League alongside Sylvester Dsouza. The domestic performances confirm he remains a high-impact batter in shorter formats at state level.

Selection decisions for the national side rest on criteria beyond recent domestic output alone. The T20 Mumbai League result adds one data point to an ongoing review process at the BCCI.

via Times of India, The Hindu
VerifiedNewsJun 9

86-run DLS defeat — Australia lose first ODI to Bangladesh in 21 years

Bangladesh beat Australia by 86 runs under DLS in Mirpur, claiming their first ODI win over the visitors since 2005.

Bangladesh defeated Australia by 86 runs under the DLS method in the first ODI in Mirpur on Tuesday — their first win over the visitors since 2005.

Mosaddek Hossain's unbeaten 86 off 70 balls anchored Bangladesh to 284 for 8. Nahid Rana then took 4 for 41, keeping Australia's chase in check as rain forced the DLS calculation.

Australia fielded a weakened squad and never found their rhythm. The loss breaks a 21-year run against Bangladesh and raises questions about the squad's depth in subcontinental conditions.

VerifiedNewsJun 9

Gaikwad century helps India A beat Sri Lanka A by 8 runs

Ruturaj Gaikwad's 101 anchors India A to an eight-run win over Sri Lanka A in the tri-nation series opener.

Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 101 off 114 balls to help India A recover from 16 for 2 and post 277 for 6 against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Prabhsimran Singh fell early, but Gaikwad steadied it with Tilak Varma, who chipped in 60 in a crucial middle-order partnership.

India A won by 8 runs in a tight finish. It's the kind of anchor innings that wins tournaments — not flashy, just there when it mattered.

OfficialNewsJun 9

Siraj rested from Ireland and England T20Is, Krishna replaces him

Mohammed Siraj has been rested from India's T20I tours to Ireland and England on BCCI advice for workload management.

Mohammed Siraj's out of India's upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England. The BCCI rested him on workload management grounds — with a packed white-ball calendar ahead, they're protecting their strike bowler from burnout.

Siraj's omission comes after the India-Afghanistan Test series, where he showed visible frustration dealing with Afghanistan's defensive tactics. The move aligns with BCCI guidance on recovery for key bowlers.

Prasidh Krishna, who plays for Gujarat Titans in the IPL, steps in as his replacement. He'll feature in the tours to Ireland and England starting later this month.

VerifiedNewsJun 9

Arjun Tendulkar takes 3/11 and scores 66* in Mumbai League win

Arjun Tendulkar claimed 3/11 and remained unbeaten on 66 as Arcs Andheri won by nine wickets in the T20 Mumbai League.

Arjun Tendulkar took 3 for 11 and smashed an unbeaten 66 off 34 balls as Arcs Andheri cruised to a nine-wicket win in the T20 Mumbai League. Captain Shivam Dube's side barely broke a sweat chasing the target.

The all-round show — quick wickets followed by a clean batting display — is exactly the profile Mumbai Indians have been tracking in their emerging fast-bowling all-rounders. Tendulkar's still developing in domestic cricket, but performances like this suggest he's tracking the right way.

VerifiedNewsJun 9

West Indies rest Alzarri Joseph for Sri Lanka T20Is ahead of Tests

Alzarri Joseph is rested from the T20I series against Sri Lanka for workload reasons ahead of the Tests. Shamar Joseph is set to play.

West Indies have rested fast bowler Alzarri Joseph from the home T20I series against Sri Lanka. It's a workload call ahead of the two-match Test series against the same opposition. Shamar Joseph will get the nod in the T20Is instead.

The series lands before the Women's T20 World Cup Group B stage, where West Indies and Sri Lanka sit among the underdogs facing stronger sides.

InsightJun 8

Miraz backs Mosaddek recall for Australia ODI series

Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz endorses Mosaddek Hossain's return to the squad. Josh Inglis prepares to lead a depleted Australia side without key players.

Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has backed the recall of Mosaddek Hossain for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, saying the all-rounder brings valuable depth and balance after a four-year absence.

Stand-in Australia captain Josh Inglis will lead a squad missing Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head — both unavailable for the series. Miraz also wants leg-spinner Rishad Hossain to sharpen his 50-over game before the matches begin.

NewsJun 8

Tamim Iqbal elected BCB president

Tamim Iqbal becomes youngest BCB president at 37, taking over after the previous board's exit over governance failures.

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board at 37—the youngest person ever to hold the role. He takes over after the previous board was removed amid governance concerns.

Tamim's mandate is to stabilise the board and rebuild trust after months of administrative chaos. He's spoken before about the need for transparent decision-making, and now he's got the job to prove it. No changes to selection or coaching staff have been announced yet.

OfficialNewsJun 8

BCCI appoints Sairaj Bahutule as India's spin bowling coach

The BCCI has named former India all-rounder Sairaj Bahutule as spin bowling coach for the men's senior team ahead of upcoming series.

The BCCI named Sairaj Bahutule its spin bowling coach for the men's senior team on Saturday. Bahutule, who played 7 Tests and 7 ODIs for India between 1997 and 2001, spent the last two decades working with domestic and age-group sides — including stints as a spin consultant across state teams.

His brief is to build the spin resources in the senior setup as India prepares for a busy international calendar. The move marks a clear shift toward a specialist approach in the bowling department, though no other changes to the coaching staff have been announced.

NewsJun 7

ICC trials pink balls in Tests to cut bad light stoppages

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.

VerifiedNewsJun 7

MCC admits Lord's pitch fell short after England's win over New Zealand

The MCC acknowledged the Lord's surface produced inconsistent bounce during England's 115-run victory, falling short of Test cricket standards and prompting a pledge to improve.

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.

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PreviewJun 7

England to host Women's T20 World Cup from June 12 to July 5 2026

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.

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InsightJun 7

ICC appoints Dr Ros Rivaz as independent director for three years

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.

InsightJun 7

ICC names Dr Ros Rivaz as independent director for three-year term

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.

VerifiedAnalysisJun 6

33 wickets in two days — Lord's pitch under fire again

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.

via BBC Sport, Sky Sports, Hindustan Times
InterviewJun 6

'Need to rebuild relationship at the ICC with other nations' — Tamim Iqbal

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.

VerifiedTransferJun 6

India name Shreyas Iyer T20I captain and include Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

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.

VerifiedNewsJun 6

Jasprit Bumrah selected for India T20I squad at 2026 Asian Games

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.

VerifiedTransferJun 6

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs traditional pathways: India fast-tracks 15-year-old

India has selected 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his first senior T20I tour following his IPL exploits.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi

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.

via ESPNcricinfo, BBC Sport, Sky Sports
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VerifiedTransferJun 6

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns first India T20I call-up at 15

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.

via ESPNcricinfo, Sky Sports, Times of India

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