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.

Joe Denly has told Kent he will finish up at the end of the 2026 season. The 40-year-old first pulled on a Kent shirt in 2004, left for three years at Middlesex, then came back and stayed.

He played for England in Tests, ODIs and T20Is, yet it is the county that defined him. His first-class debut came more than twenty years ago and he kept turning up, season after season, as one of their most reliable batters.

That long run ends in 2026. Denly leaves behind a career that began in the early 2000s and never really left Kent.

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 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 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.

Newly appointed BCB coach educator and Under-23 coach Naved Nawaz is pushing for a dedicated biomechanics laboratory in Bangladesh. He argues it would help fix technical issues and reduce injury rates among fast bowlers — and he wants a localised coaching curriculum to strengthen player development across age groups.

The Under-23 programme will be the testing ground. Catch problems early, Nawaz says, and you can correct flaws before they become career-ending. He's seen the same technical deficiencies repeat in senior fast bowlers, and that's what's driving the push.

There's no timeline yet. First comes the curriculum, then securing the equipment and expertise.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

England have named an unchanged XI for the third T20 against India at Trent Bridge. Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid and Josh Tongue — the eleven that's already taken the series 2-0.