Former Bangladesh captain Khaled Mahmud has returned to the BCB as consultant for age-group cricket development.
Khaled Mahmud's back. The former Bangladesh captain and BCB director has been appointed consultant for age-group cricket development, the board confirmed—part of a push to rebuild grassroots pathways.
Mahmud's returning to an official role after his earlier stint as a director. His brief is to improve talent identification and nurture across junior age groups, drawing on both his playing career and board experience. The BCB sees the consultancy as foundational work, the kind that doesn't produce headlines but should produce players.
The timing matters. Bangladesh cricket's looking for ways to build stronger senior sides down the line, not patch holes now. More detail on what programs Mahmud will oversee should come in the coming weeks.
Bangladesh took the T20I series 2-1 with a last-over win in the decider while Sikandar Raza reached a milestone.
Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe in the deciding T20I with a tense chase completed in the final over. The win secured the three-match series 2-1. Sikandar Raza reached a significant milestone during the series with his all-round contributions.
The decider featured strong bowling displays from Bangladesh that kept Zimbabwe under pressure throughout the chase. Zimbabwe's campaign continued despite the series loss. The result came after a dramatic finish that required composure in the closing stages.
Litton Das, Bangladesh's T20I captain, faces a separate disciplinary hearing over an unrelated breach of the code of conduct. The hearing stems from a trip to China after the ODI series. The two matters remain distinct according to the reports.
Middlesex name Julie Harrington, former British Cycling and BHA chief, as interim CEO starting 20 July.
Middlesex have appointed Julie Harrington as interim chief executive, effective Monday, 20 July. She arrives from the British Horseracing Authority, where she was chief executive, and previously led British Cycling — two of the country's largest sports governing bodies.
The move comes as the county navigates a period of leadership transition. Middlesex announced the appointment on Friday and will use the interim window to search for a permanent chief executive, though no timeline has been set.
Harrington's track record suggests the county wants someone versed in crisis management and organizational change rather than cricket operations. Her two previous roles both involved governing bodies working through periods of instability — a pattern that hints at what Middlesex is facing internally.
The BCCI has ruled out any immediate retirement for Rohit Sharma. The clarification came despite speculation before the third ODI against England at Lord's.
The BCCI has stated there are no immediate plans for Rohit Sharma to retire. The clarification addressed speculation that surfaced before the third ODI against England at Lord's. India enter the match needing a win to claim the series.
The third ODI offers Rohit Sharma an opportunity to shift attention back to on-field performance. India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has expressed confidence in the captain's recent form. The match is expected to be Rohit Sharma's final appearance in the format on this tour.
Rohit Sharma turned 39 in April and this tour comes during what could be his last full IPL season with Mumbai Indians. Earlier speculation had linked the question of his international future to the outcome at Lord's.
Sir Garry Sobers, the West Indies all-rounder widely regarded as the game's greatest, has died aged 89.
Sir Garry Sobers died on Friday at 89. The West Indies all-rounder spent two decades redefining what it meant to be complete — a batsman who could anchor an innings (8,032 Test runs at 57.78), a bowler who took 235 wickets, a fielder who didn't miss. He played 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974, captaining 39 of them and steering West Indies to a series victory in England in 1966.
Cricket Australia and the ECB released statements Friday morning. Both noted a feat that captures him whole: Sobers once scored a Test triple century and took five wickets in the same match — something that's never been done before or since in Test cricket.
Stafanie Taylor scored her 10th ODI century and passed 10,000 international runs as West Indies Women swept Ireland 3-0.
West Indies Women completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep of Ireland with a 64-run victory in the final match at Bready. Stafanie Taylor scored 105, her 10th ODI century, and became the first West Indian woman to reach 10,000 international runs. The spin pair of Karishma Ramharack and Afy Fle
Taylor's knock formed the backbone of the West Indies total. Her milestone run tally places her among an elite group of players with 10,000 international runs across formats. The two spinners restricted Ireland's chase and prevented any late recovery.
The clean sweep extends West Indies' strong recent record against associate sides. Ireland will now look to regroup ahead of their next series commitments.
The ECB plans to appoint a new Test head coach before England's series against Pakistan. The board is reviewing between six and ten candidates for the role. Andy Flower is among the names under consideration.
McCullum's departure leaves the position open ahead of a busy schedule that includes the Pakistan tour. The ECB wants the new coach in place in time for that series. No timeline for the final decision has been confirmed yet.
The appointment comes after recent results that included the ODI loss to India at Edgbaston. England will need the new coach to prepare the side for the upcoming white-ball World Cup as well.
Washington Freedom posted the highest successful chase in men's T20 history, reaching 267 against MI New York in an MLC Eliminator. Andries Gous and Steven Smith scored centuries in the record run chase.
Washington Freedom chased down 267 to beat MI New York in an MLC Eliminator — the highest successful chase in men's T20 history. Andries Gous and Steven Smith both scored centuries, adding 241 for the third wicket as the side powered through.
Gous made 132 and Smith finished unbeaten on 110. MI New York had set the target on the back of Nicholas Pooran's 31-ball hundred earlier in the match. The fixture produced 51 sixes in total — a bruising contest between two sides swinging for everything.
Three centuries across one match is rare. The win takes Freedom into the next stage of the MLC playoffs.
New Zealand's spinners dismissed West Indies for 138 in the second ODI. The visitors chased the target with five wickets in hand at Providence Stadium.
Jayden Lennox claimed his maiden five-wicket haul of 5 for 19 as New Zealand beat West Indies by five wickets in the second ODI on Saturday. The left-arm spinner led a strong spin attack that bundled the hosts out for 138 at Providence Stadium in Guyana. New Zealand completed the chase with five wickets remaining to level the three-match series.
Lennox's figures came as part of a collective bowling effort from New Zealand's spinners. West Indies struggled to build partnerships on a surface that offered turn. The total proved well below par for the home side.
New Zealand had entered the match 1-0 down after losing the opener. The victory keeps the series alive ahead of the decider. Captain Mitchell Santner had earlier backed his young pacers for the tour.
The former Netherlands all-rounder has asked the BCCI to leave after the England tour for personal reasons. Head coach Gautam Gambhir will have the final say.
India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has asked to step down after the England tour, citing personal reasons in his request to the BCCI. The move now awaits approval from head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Ten Doeschate joined the support staff before the 2024-25 season. His exit would leave a gap in India's coaching setup with major tournaments still to come this year.
Yastika Bhatia and Kranti Gaud led the visitors to a historic first women's Test victory at the ground. England finished at 186 on day four.
India completed a 270-run victory over England in the one-off women's Test at Lord's on day four. Yastika Bhatia and Kranti Gaud delivered key contributions that set up the commanding total. England were bowled out for 186 in their second innings.
Sophie Ecclestone scored a maiden Test fifty during the chase before the hosts fell short. Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight ended their international careers after falling cheaply in the final innings. Heather Knight later announced her retirement from international cricket after 320 appearances.
The result caps a dominant performance by the Indian side in the first women's Test staged at the historic venue. India now prepare for the upcoming ODI series against England that begins on July 14.
CSK and Stephen Fleming have mutually ended their 18-year partnership following recent poor results in the IPL and Major League Cricket. The split could trigger wider coaching staff changes.
Chennai Super Kings and head coach Stephen Fleming have mutually agreed to part ways after 18 years. The decision follows the franchise's poor recent results in the IPL and Major League Cricket, with management confirming it came after a performance review.
Fleming's departure has already sparked speculation about other members of the coaching staff. Bowling coach Eric Simons and others could be next, with CSK expected to begin appointing a replacement ahead of the next season.
The split ends a long association that delivered multiple IPL titles—but recent underperformance has forced the franchise's hand. A complete support staff overhaul now looks likely.
Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh has lodged a police complaint alleging his cook demanded Rs 7 lakh in an extortion attempt.
Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh has filed a police complaint after his cook allegedly demanded Rs 7 lakh. The demand was framed as extortion, and Singh reported it to police.
It's the second security incident involving an IPL player in recent weeks. Singh remains a regular in Punjab's middle order and is continuing with the league while the complaint is under investigation.
USA Cricket and Cricket Canada stay suspended while Mauritius becomes the 111th ICC member.
The ICC confirmed at its Annual Conference that USA Cricket and Cricket Canada will remain suspended. France Cricket also got a formal notice. Mauritius Cricket Federation, meanwhile, received full Associate membership and becomes the 111th ICC member nation.
Both North American boards face suspension over earlier governance and administrative issues. The ICC board reviewed their status during the conference but found no grounds to lift the bans. Mauritius now joins the associate ranks with full rights and obligations that come with it.
The decision leaves the door open for other suspended or provisional members to apply for reinstatement at future conferences, though no timeline was given for any further review of the USA or Canada cases.
The 2026-27 WNCL begins September 29 with T20 World Cup winners set to play. The ICC also confirmed major format changes for future World Cups.
Cricket Australia has released the 2026-27 WNCL schedule, opening September 29 with several members of Australia's T20 World Cup-winning squad expected to feature in the first round. The season will include at least 16 day-night matches — double last year's number. The WNCL remains the premier domestic 50-over competition for Australian women and the main pathway for players aiming to represent the national side in longer formats. The expanded evening schedule aims to boost visibility and attendance across venues. The ODI tournament expands to 14 teams and introduces a Super Series stage followed by Super 7 and Eliminators.
Brendon McCullum has stepped down as England men's Test head coach after four years in the role. The ECB confirmed the change ahead of the 2027 Ashes series.
McCullum will remain in charge of England's white-ball sides. The decision follows a period of mixed Test results and comes as the board seeks a different approach for the longer format.
Ben Stokes had already retired as Test captain earlier in the cycle. The ECB now begins the search for a new Test coach.
India's injury crisis deepens. Prince Yadav replaces Harshit Rana in the ODI squad while Ravi Bishnoi comes in for Varun Chakaravarthy in the T20I setup — both fast-tracked after hamstring injuries sidelined the originals during the England T20 series.
Yadav, a domestic fast bowler, and Bishnoi, an experienced leg-spinner, will join the squad for the ODI series against England and the subsequent T20I leg against Zimbabwe. The BCCI selection panel confirmed the changes on Friday, with no other alterations to the white-ball groups.
India have named Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi as injury replacements for Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy in their white-ball squads for the England series. Yadav comes in for Rana's ODI spot, while Bishnoi takes Chakravarthy's T20I slot. The BCCI confirmed the changes on Sunday.
via Times of India, Hindustan Times, cricket.com.au
Jos Buttler hit 131 and Harry Brook made 95 not out as England posted a large total. They won the fourth T20I to complete a 4-0 series victory and move to the top of the world T20I rankings.
Jos Buttler made 131 and Harry Brook remained not out on 95 as England posted a large total in the fourth T20I — completing a 4-0 series win over India.
The result moved England to number one in the ICC T20I rankings. India captain Shreyas Iyer later acknowledged the team's struggle to adapt when playing away from home grounds they know.
Former England captain Heather Knight has announced her retirement from international cricket after the ongoing women's Test against India at Lord's. The 35-year-old made the decision following the current match.
Knight ends her career with 320 international appearances. She steps down alongside teammate Tammy Beaumont. No further details on her domestic or franchise commitments were released.
The announcement comes as England prepare for the remainder of their summer schedule. Knight had led the side in all formats before handing over the captaincy.
