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New Zealand hold strong position after tough week for England.
England took late wickets on day one of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval. New Zealand finished the day in a strong position, but the late strikes kept the match balanced. The result followed a challenging week for English cricket that included the nightclub incident investigation.
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi received an ICC reprimand and demerit point for running on the pitch during the third ODI against India.
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi copped an official reprimand and one demerit point from the ICC for deliberately damaging the pitch during the third ODI against India in Chennai. The breach occurred while Afghanistan batted in the limited-overs series.
The demerit point stays on his record for 24 months under ICC rules. Shahidi's the first player from the series to face such disciplinary action.
England will host Bangladesh in a one-off Test in May 2027.
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been ruled out of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe with a left calf strain. The same issue kept him out of the recent T20I series against Australia. Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan steps in after the BCB medical team decided Das wouldn't recover in time.
England will host Bangladesh for a one-off Test in late May 2027 as preparation for the home Ashes. Lord's is still a possibility depending on the World Test Championship final schedule. It's Bangladesh's first Test tour to England in 17 years.
India captain Shubman Gill highlighted the value of tall pacers after a 3-0 ODI series win over Afghanistan. He linked the approach to preparations for the 2027 World Cup.
India captain Shubman Gill said tall fast bowlers give the team an added advantage in its attack. He spoke after India completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep against Afghanistan. Gill also pointed to the top-order contributions that supported the bowlers during the series.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 110 in the final match to help secure the clean sweep. The innings allowed Jaiswal to move past records previously held by Virat Kohli and Gill in a key ODI metric. Prasidh Krishna delivered strong figures in the series and earned praise for his performance.
Gill noted the team's focus on developing tall pacers such as Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana. He connected this direction to the squad's planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The remarks came amid questions on India's opening pair and Rohit Sharma's future role ahead of the England tour.
Warwickshire posted 330 on day two at Taunton. Somerset replied with 23 for one.
Warwickshire posted 330 on day two at Taunton, with Sam Hain, Beau Webster and Dan Mousley all crossing fifty to build the total. Somerset reached 23 for one in reply.
The visitors hold a 122-run first-innings lead after two days. Three batters passed fifty on a pitch that's been offering real help to the bowlers, and Somerset lost an early wicket before stumps.
Matt Henry claimed five wickets while Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten 119 to put New Zealand 352 runs ahead on day three at The Oval.
Matt Henry took five wickets and Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten century as New Zealand took control of the second Test against England at The Oval. New Zealand ended day three with a lead of 352 runs and seven wickets in hand after bowling England out for 291 in their first innings.
England's position worsened on day three due to drops by debutant wicketkeeper James Rew. Henry Nicholls remained unbeaten on 119. The visitors hold a strong position heading into day four.
New Zealand will look to extend their advantage when play resumes. England need quick wickets to stay in the contest.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia sat down with Sri Lanka Cricket officials in Colombo to push through governance reforms — specifically constitutional changes and a shift toward elected administration.
SLC laid out the milestones and timelines for the transition. Both sides hammered out what's needed to tighten up board structures and meet ICC standards.
Matt Renshaw stayed unbeaten on 89 as Australia beat Bangladesh by seven runs in the second T20I at Chattogram, wrapping up the series 2-0. It was a sharp turnaround after losing the preceding ODI series — Australia's bowling tightened in the middle overs, and their batters found consistency when it mattered.
Renshaw said afterward the team had settled a score. He's grown more at ease in T20 cricket after limited exposure, and this innings showed it — the kind of anchor role Australia's middle order has lacked on recent white-ball tours.
India's spin coach has told Kuldeep Yadav to reinvent his game. Both moves signal uncertainty about Kuldeep's near-term role.
India's spin coach has told Kuldeep Yadav bluntly: reinvent or fall further behind. The message came after recent squad omissions left the left-arm wrist-spinner watching from the sidelines. He's now facing a hard choice—adapt or accept fewer chances at the international level.
The timing's complicated by a separate IPL move. Delhi and Lucknow are negotiating a trade that would see Rishabh Pant take a pay cut from 27 crore to around 15 crore rupees. BCCI approval is still pending.
Together, these developments put Kuldeep under pressure from both sides. National selectors want variation and consistency he hasn't shown lately. Franchises are asking harder questions about his value. The next few months will tell whether he can meet both demands—or if he's headed somewhere else entirely.
India host Afghanistan in Friday's final ODI with the series already won. Afghanistan need their batters to fire or face a 3-0 whitewash.
India host Afghanistan in the third and final ODI on Friday with a series win already secured. The hosts have dominated the opening two matches and will look to complete a clean sweep.
Afghanistan will rely on their top-order batters to post a competitive total and avoid a 3-0 defeat. The visitors have struggled with the bat in the series so far.
India captain Shubman Gill has called the selection choices for upcoming England ODIs a positive problem after strong showings from multiple players in the Afghanistan series.
Shreyanka Patil's World Cup is over. The off-spinner suffered an ankle ligament injury while fielding against the Netherlands on June 17, forcing India to call up uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat as her replacement. The ICC's Event Technical Committee approved the change.
It's a significant blow to India's spin options mid-tournament, though the squad adjustment is now complete.
Faf du Plessis scored 113 not out as Texas Super Kings began their MLC 2026 campaign with a six-wicket win over Seattle Orcas.
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.
Shreyanka Patil twisted her ankle fielding against the Netherlands on June 17. India brought in uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat as her replacement.
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 scored his first Test century one day before the first anniversary of his father's death. New Zealand reached 391 before reducing England to 222 for 6 at The Oval.
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.
Lewis Hill has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the end of the County Championship season.
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 returns for Durham while Lewis Hill retires at season's end.
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.
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