Faf du Plessis hit 113 not out to chase down 221 and beat Seattle Orcas by six wickets in the MLC 2026 opener in Dallas — with nine balls to spare. At 41, he became the oldest men's T20 centurion in the process.

Tim Seifert made 104 on debut for the Orcas in a high-scoring affair. Texas Super Kings start the tournament on top.

India have named uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat to replace all-rounder Shreyanka Patil, who twisted her ankle fielding during the Netherlands match on June 17 and is out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The ICC Event Technical Committee approved the swap.

Rawat was already in England as part of the support staff when the injury happened, so she slots straight into the squad as a bowling all-rounder option.

Leicestershire batsman Lewis Hill will retire from professional cricket at the end of the current County Championship season. The all-rounder made the announcement during the ongoing campaign.

Hill has played for Leicestershire across multiple formats since his debut. He contributed with both bat and ball in the team's domestic schedule.

The 33-year-old leaves the professional game after a career spent primarily in county cricket. Leicestershire will lose a senior player from their squad ahead of the next season.

Glenn Phillips hit his maiden Test hundred at The Oval on day two, dedicating it to his late father Roland — who died one day before the anniversary. The century pushed New Zealand to 391, a total that's already got England on the back foot.

England closed on 222 for 6, trailing by 169. Phillips' knock came in his first Test appearance of the series, and it's tilted the second Test firmly in New Zealand's favour heading into day three.

With the century, Phillips became only the third New Zealand batter to score international hundreds across all three formats.

Glenn Phillips scored his maiden Test century as New Zealand posted 391 against England at The Oval. Tom Blundell helped steady things after England struck early on day one.

England reached 222 for six at stumps on day two, trailing by 169. Matt Henry took key wickets in the evening session and left the hosts in trouble.

Phillips' hundred came on day two and formed the backbone of New Zealand's total. England must bat through the third day to stay in the contest.

Leicestershire allrounder Lewis Hill announced his retirement on Thursday, ending his time with the county at the close of the County Championship season.

Hill has been a consistent performer across formats for Leicestershire over several seasons. His departure opens a hole in the middle order and allround department that the club will now need to fill ahead of next summer.

England have picked five uncapped players for the women's Test against India at Lord's. Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Kate Cross miss out.

Australia's women keep juggling T20 World Cup prep with travel between Southampton and Leeds, plus the usual injury and form worries.

The Hundred 2026 squads are set, captains named and replacements added. Paul Stirling's out of Ireland's one-off Test against New Zealand with a calf issue.

Ben Stokes is in Durham's 15-man squad for the County Championship game against Northamptonshire. He's back after missing the second Test against New Zealand while investigations continue.

Leicestershire all-rounder Lewis Hill has decided to retire at the end of this season.

Nat Sciver-Brunt is out of at least England's next two T20 World Cup matches. A left calf strain picked up during the four-wicket win over Ireland has been confirmed by scans — and it's the same muscle that's bothered her before.

She retired out on 48 as a precaution after feeling the tightness. England still got over the line, but they'll navigate the next fixtures without her in the captain's role.

South Australia coach Ryan Harris and the squad have set their sights on another clean sweep of domestic titles. The team wants both the Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup this season.

Harris stressed the need for consistency across formats. The domestic schedule opens with the Shield in the coming weeks.

The Redbacks finished strongly last year and head into the new campaign with the same target in place.

England struck early and sharp. New Zealand's top order crumbled to the pace attack, and by lunch on the opening day the visitors were in real trouble.

Then Tom Blundell and Glenn Phillips took over. They didn't rush. Instead, they picked off singles, rotated strike, and let England's bowlers tire. The partnership steadied the ship—not flashy, but exactly what New Zealand needed after losing quick wickets in the morning session.

It's the kind of innings that keeps a Test match alive. England will have chances to pull this back when play resumes, but Blundell and Phillips have given their side something to build on.

Australia chased down Bangladesh's total in Chattogram to win by four wickets and take a 1-0 series lead. The spinners did the heavy lifting—they kept Bangladesh honest in the middle overs and then made the chase manageable. Captain Alex Carey flagged Nahid Rana as a genuine threat after the match, even though Bangladesh couldn't convert early pressure into runs.

Bangladesh had chances to push harder against Australia's spin attack but didn't capitalize. The visitors controlled the middle overs and got home. Rana's pace came off quickly, but it wasn't enough to upset the script.

The second T20I is at the same venue. Both teams will tinker with their approaches for what's left.

Sri Lanka fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has undergone surgery in France to repair his left hamstring. He's out for the West Indies tour, which Sri Lanka lost 2-1 after Shamar Joseph took five wickets in the series decider at Kingston.

Pathirana plays for KKR in the IPL 2026 season. How long his recovery takes will decide whether he's fit for Sri Lanka's next bilateral series.

India A have added fast bowler Ashok Sharma to their squad for the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka. Sharma replaces Yudhvir Singh, who's dealing with shoulder discomfort and hasn't played yet.

Sharma caught the selectors' eye during the IPL with Gujarat Titans, where his pace stood out. He's expected to join the squad immediately and add depth to the seam attack for the remaining matches.

India A and Sri Lanka A tied in regulation at Dambulla, with Sri Lanka A winning the Super Over that followed. Pitch-running penalties and umpiring calls made in fading light shaped the contest.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vishen Halambage clashed after the result — the exchange turned physical. Former Sri Lanka captain Anura Tennekoon later told Sooryavanshi to tune out the noise and let his cricket do the talking.

The incidents have drawn scrutiny from officials overseeing the tri-series.

India beat Pakistan by 64 runs in their Group 1 opener at Edgbaston. Smriti Mandhana made 68 after two drops, and Deepti Sharma took 5 for 10 to skittle Pakistan for 106. Richa Ghosh added 34 off 17.

Scotland claimed their first win at a Women's T20 World Cup, beating Ireland by 40 runs at Old Trafford. Bangladesh chased down the Netherlands' total for their first points of the tournament.

Kirstie Gordon, who switched allegiance from England in December, is back at a T20 World Cup — this time in Scotland colours.

Shamar Joseph took a career-best 5 for 33 to restrict Sri Lanka to 169 in the third T20I. Sherfane Rutherford remained unbeaten on 54 as West Indies chased the target for a five-wicket win at Sabina Park. The result gave West Indies the series 2-1.

The first two matches had left the series level at 1-1. Sri Lanka posted 194 for 6 in the second T20I after a century stand between Kamil Mishara and Dasun Shanaka. West Indies were then bowled out for 157.

West Indies now hold a 2-1 advantage in the T20I series. No further matches have been scheduled in this leg.

England seamer Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval due to right knee soreness. It's another blow to England's bowling stocks—Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are already unavailable.

Robinson had returned strongly in the first Test at Lord's, taking 7 for 77. He'll be assessed over the coming days for a possible return in the third Test.

England must now work out their bowling attack for The Oval with the second Test starting later this week.

James Coles scored a career-best 224 not out for Sussex against Glamorgan in the County Championship. Lewis Gregory took four wickets to put Somerset on top against Nottinghamshire. Essex enforced the follow-on after taking control against Leicestershire. Hasan Mahmud claimed six wickets to help Kent beat Lancashire.