Cooper Connolly scored 149 in the third ODI against Bangladesh at Mirpur on Saturday. Australia chased down the target to win by one wicket — a narrow escape that couldn't salvage the series, which Bangladesh had already taken 2-1 with their first ODI series victory over Australia.

It was Connolly's maiden ODI century, and it came when it mattered least and most at once. Adam Zampa finished the job in the final over, steering Australia home in a chase that kept coming down to single runs.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz framed the win differently. "The biggest achievement," he said, "is hearing Australia praise Bangladesh's cricket, conditions and players." For a side tasting its first series victory over the Australians, that validation — respect extracted at home, not handed out — felt like the real milestone.

Kane Williamson retired from international cricket midway through the England series, but he was clear: it wasn't about him. After nearly 16 years, he's stepping aside to let New Zealand plan around younger players for what comes next.

The announcement came after New Zealand's first Test defeat to England. Will Young's been called up to replace him.

Williamson had already walked away from limited-overs cricket earlier in his career. This timing gives New Zealand a clean break to rebuild the Test squad for the rest of the series and beyond.

West Indies chased down New Zealand's total with seven wickets to spare, ending the defending champions' unbeaten run in the tournament. Shemaine Campbelle stayed till the end with an unbeaten 90, anchoring the chase as the match went to the final over.

Campbelle built the innings methodically while wickets fell around her. New Zealand had posted a competitive total, but couldn't close it out — a sign their middle order and death bowling, which carried them through the last edition, aren't as settled this time around.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana provided an update on her knee after a training incident ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup opener against India. She confirmed she is fit and ready for the high-stakes encounter, per India Today.

The scare occurred during a training session before the match. Sana shared the update directly and remains available for selection despite the incident, according to ICC reports.

The match is the tournament opener for both teams. No further details on the nature of the injury or her expected role were released.

The BCCI has demanded an investigation after Bangladesh spinner Nayeem Hasan alleged he was assaulted by police in Chattogram. The Bangladesh Cricket Board backed the call, with officials stating they'd seek a thorough review of the claims. The episode occurred in the spinner's hometown and has drawn attention from cricket authorities in both countries.

Nayeem claimed harassment by law enforcement during the reported encounter. No immediate response has come from the involved agency. The matter remains under preliminary review by Bangladeshi cricket bodies, with no formal complaint details or next steps released yet.

Kane Williamson announced his retirement from all international cricket with immediate effect after New Zealand's first Test against England. The former captain led New Zealand to the World Test Championship title during his tenure. He made the decision midway through the current series in England, where the team trails 1-0.

Williamson played 16 years at the international level and featured in multiple World Cup campaigns. His departure comes at a point when New Zealand seek to stabilise their batting order for the remainder of the series. The team will now look to other senior players to fill the leadership and middle-order roles.

New Zealand continue the Test series without their long-serving batter. The board has not yet named a permanent replacement captain for the remaining matches.

Chinelle Henry's injury troubles have caught up with her at the worst time. The West Indies all-rounder was stretchered off during a warm-up fixture against Australia after an exacerbation of a previous injury, and Cricket West Indies has ruled her out of upcoming matches ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup.

Henry was already named in preliminary plans for the event, so her absence leaves a gap in the squad's all-rounder depth. Medical staff are managing her condition, but no replacement has been announced yet, and further updates depend on how quickly she recovers.

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.

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.

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.

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.