Sophie Devine and Danni Wyatt-Hodge have both been ruled out of the remainder of The Hundred with calf injuries, leaving their teams to adjust mid-tournament.
Welsh Fire captain Sophie Devine will miss the rest of the Hundred after straining her calf. Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast steps in, while Georgia Wareham takes the captaincy. Devine had made 130 runs in four innings at 43.33, striking at 164.55, and picked up three wickets.
MI London's Danni Wyatt-Hodge tore her left calf during a narrow loss to Southern Brave and is out for the remainder of the tournament. She had scored 93 runs in three innings at 46.50. Ella Claridge replaces her. MI London sit bottom with two points from four matches.
Former England all-rounder leaves Lions role to focus on Sydney Thunder position in the Big Bash League.
Andrew Flintoff has resigned as head coach of England Lions after less than two years in the role. The 48-year-old will focus on his position with Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. He thanked England managing director Rob Key for the opportunity to work with young players.
Flintoff led the Lions on their tour of South Africa in May and June. His side lost both four-day matches and two of three 50-over games. He previously coached Northern Superchargers in The Hundred for two seasons.
Mike Yardy will take over as interim head coach for the four-day match against Pakistan at Beckenham on August 12. The Lions will also play Sri Lanka in two T20 warm-up matches in September. ECB performance director Ed Barney said Flintoff transformed the Lions environment during his tenure.
Chahal's four-wicket haul ended a spell in which he had taken only six wickets in four previous matches.
Yuzvendra Chahal claimed four for 60 in nine overs to help Northamptonshire defeat Lancashire by 67 runs in the One-Day Cup on Sunday. Chahal dismissed Marcus Harris, Arav Shetty, Jack Blatherwick and Ollie Sutton as Lancashire were bowled out for 280 while chasing 348.
Kuldeep Yadav took one for 55 from ten overs for Yorkshire but could not prevent a 35-run defeat to Middlesex. Yorkshire restricted Middlesex to 247 but fell short in their chase.
Ashutosh Sharma had a difficult outing for Hampshire against Durham, scoring a four-ball duck and conceding 13 runs in two wicketless overs during a nine-wicket loss.
Sri Lanka Cricket announced free entry for the two-Test series against India to boost attendance at the matches.
Sri Lanka Cricket has decided that fans won't pay to watch India play two Tests this month. Galle hosts the first from August 15, and the SSC in Colombo stages the second between August 23-27. The board made the call after years of empty stands, even when India toured. Crowds were thin again during the Lanka Premier League, so the hope is that free entry might pull people back.
Morris called du Plessis' release the biggest surprise but expects Joburg Super Kings to target him at the auction.
Former South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris said Faf du Plessis' release by Joburg Super Kings was the biggest surprise among the SA20 pre-auction retention decisions. Du Plessis still has a lot to offer as a player, according to Morris.
Morris noted that Joburg Super Kings are looking to build for the future under new head coach Albie Morkel. He did not rule out a return for du Plessis through the auction, adding that the Super Kings franchise often looks to get players back that way.
Mitchell Marsh was among the new international recruits Morris singled out as a player he is keen to watch in the fifth season. Marsh will make his SA20 debut for Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Former South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel was appointed head coach of Joburg Super Kings ahead of the upcoming SA20 League season. Morkel replaces Stephen Fleming, who stepped down from all Super Kings head-coaching roles and was named England men's Test team head coach. Morkel played one Test, 58 ODIs and 50 T20Is for South Africa between 2004 and 2015. He has been part of the Joburg backroom since the franchise's inception and also served as a T20 consultant with South Africa and Namibia. Rupa Gurunath, owner of Joburg Super Kings, said Morkel understands the Super Kings philosophy and has built strong relationships with players and staff. The fifth edition of SA20 starts on January 17, 2027.
Shubman Gill will miss day one of the warm-up match after injuring his right ring finger in practice.
Shubman Gill sat out the opening day of India's warm-up against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo. He took an impact blow to his right ring finger in the nets, then again during slip-catching drills. KL Rahul stepped in to lead the side. Sri Lanka XI won the toss and made 363 for 8, with Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar each picking up two wickets. The BCCI medical team is watching Gill's finger ahead of the first Test on August 15. India are already missing Jasprit Bumrah with a knee issue, and Auqib Nabi has come in for him. Washington Sundar and Sai Sudharsan are out too.
Sarfaraz Khan’s verbal pressure from short leg helped India break Sri Lanka’s middle order on day three in Colombo.
Sarfaraz Khan’s constant chatter from short leg contributed to Sri Lanka losing their way on day three of the second Test in Colombo. Dhananjaya de Silva and Niroshan Dickwella were dismissed soon after exchanges with the substitute fielder.
Sarfaraz told de Silva, “Don’t be scared. You are the captain. Come on, bro,” shortly before the Sri Lanka skipper fell to Manav Suthar. India enforced pressure after declaring at 503 for nine.
Sri Lanka reached 265 for eight at stumps, still trailing by 238 runs. Rain forced an early end to the day’s play.
John Turner ends his career after a stress fracture and recurring injuries cut short his progress.
England fast bowler John Turner has retired from professional cricket at the age of 25. Persistent injuries, including a stress fracture that sidelined him for over a year, prompted the decision.
Turner played two ODIs and two T20Is against the West Indies in 2024 and took 97 wickets in 53 matches across formats for Hampshire. He made his professional debut in the 2021 Royal London Cup.
Hampshire director of cricket Giles White said Turner had been a key part of the county's recent success, including four T20 Finals Day appearances.
Tendulkar's brand value stays at Rs 1,189 crore while Rahane calls him India's greatest cricketer.
Sachin Tendulkar still carries a brand value of Rs 1,189 crore, the Kroll India Celebrity Brand Valuation 2025 report shows. He's the only retired athlete who stays inside India's top ten celebrity brands.
Ajinkya Rahane made the call right after his own retirement. Tendulkar is the greatest Indian cricketer ever, Rahane said, pointing to the 24-year career, 200 Tests, and the run records that still stand. Those numbers read 15,921 Test runs, 18,426 ODI runs, and the most centuries in both formats.
Sri Lanka recalled Niroshan Dickwella after three years following injuries to Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka for the Galle Test.
Sri Lanka named a 16-member squad for the first Test against India in Galle on Saturday with Niroshan Dickwella recalled after three years. Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka were ruled out with injuries, prompting the return of the 33-year-old wicketkeeper who last played a Test against New Zealand in 2023. Dhananjaya de Silva will captain the side with Kamindu Mendis as deputy. Uncapped off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha earned his first call-up alongside left-arm pacers Vishwa Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka. India have also made changes after injuries ruled out Jasprit Bumrah, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana and Washington Sundar. Auqib Nabi and Sarfaraz Khan were added to the 15-member squad.
Nissanka and Athapaththu headlined Sri Lanka's annual awards night for their performances across formats.
Pathum Nissanka and Chamari Athapaththu received Sri Lanka's top individual honours at the annual SLC awards ceremony. Nissanka scored 1,084 runs in 19 matches at an average of 54.20, including four centuries.
Athapaththu scored 436 runs and took 15 wickets across 15 matches in the 2024-25 season. Both players were also named best batter and best all-rounder in their respective T20I categories.
Kamil Mishara and Imesha Dulani were named emerging players of the year for men and women. Lifetime achievement awards went to Michael Tissera, Anura Tennekoon and two other recipients.
Australia have named Matthew Renshaw as opener for the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. Renshaw replaces Jake Weatherald, who scored 23 and 0 in the first Test defeat in Darwin.
Renshaw will partner Travis Head at the top of the order. The Queensland left-hander last opened for Australia during the 2023 Ashes series.
Nathan Lyon holds his place in the XI after surviving a selection discussion. Australia need a win to level the series before the World Test Championship cycle concludes.
Travis Head retains Australia's highest individual honour after another prolific season across formats.
Travis Head won the 2026 Allan Border Medal on 1,437 runs across 30 matches. He beat teammate Alex Carey by a single vote, Mitchell Starc third.
The numbers came with a match-winning 123 in the first Ashes Test and a career-best 170 in Adelaide. Mitchell Starc took Shane Warne Men's Test Player of the Year after 57 wickets in 11 Tests.
Mitchell Marsh collected the ODI award; Tim David claimed the T20I prize on 395 runs, including Australia's fastest T20I century.
Ashwin said MI should demand Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh from KKR, arguing that only such a package would strengthen the five-time champions in any trade.
Ravichandran Ashwin said Mumbai Indians should only accept a trade involving Hardik Pandya with Kolkata Knight Riders if they receive Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh in return. That's the only way MI would strengthen their squad in any deal.
Ashwin warned that KKR would become a lethal batting lineup with Pandya added to their existing strength. He said MI must consider how much stronger CSK or KKR would become through any Hardik trade, given both franchises already have multiple IPL titles. MI can't afford to strengthen a direct rival without significant compensation.
Pandya scored 206 runs and took four wickets in 10 matches as Mumbai Indians finished ninth in IPL 2026. The 32-year-old hasn't played competitive cricket since the season ended, and speculation over his future has grown.
Hamza Nazar received a two-year ban after the PCB inquiry found he submitted misleading information in a visa application.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has suspended all-rounder Hamza Nazar for two years and fined him Rs 1 million. A three-member committee reviewed the evidence, gave him a chance to respond, and found he provided misleading information on a visa application. Hamza had been performing well on the domestic circuit and was reportedly in contention for Pakistan's two-Test tour of the West Indies. The PCB says misrepresentation and non-disclosure breach the standards expected from anyone associated with Pakistan cricket. The ban covers domestic and international cricket.
Ashwin believes Hardik Pandya's trade options are limited to CSK or KKR, with MI needing specific returns to strengthen their squad.
R Ashwin said Hardik Pandya won't be pursued by any franchise outside Chennai Super Kings or Kolkata Knight Riders if a trade deal happens. Ashwin added that Mumbai Indians should only accept a swap with KKR if they receive Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh in return. Hardik has been out of action since the conclusion of the IPL 2026 season.
Matt Kelly ends his career after a decade with Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers.
Matt Kelly won't bowl another ball for Western Australia or the Scorchers. The 31-year-old fast bowler is retiring after a decade, and recurring injuries made the decision for him.
He leaves with 87 Sheffield Shield wickets from 28 matches at 28.4, plus 47 BBL appearances that brought three titles. Australia A picked him and he earned an ODI call-up in 2023, but injury kept him out of the side for good.
Jadeja's longevity marks him as the last remaining member of India's 2015 Test generation.
Ravindra Jadeja is the only player from India's 2015 Test squad still active in the side ahead of the Sri Lanka series. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have all retired from Tests since that tour. Jadeja reclaimed his place later in 2015 and has since added batting depth to his left-arm spin.
Saurashtra head coach Niraj Odedra said Jadeja's mindset change was the key factor in his evolution from specialist bowler to all-round contributor. Jadeja scored a maiden Test century against West Indies in 2018 and followed it with 175 not out against Sri Lanka in Mohali. He made 63 in the recent warm-up match after being promoted to number four.
India arrived in Sri Lanka on August 3 and play the first Test in Galle on August 15. Jadeja's ability to bat anywhere from four to eight and contribute in the field continues to influence selection discussions.
Vinay Kumar will become Karnataka's new head coach when the present term concludes.
Vinay Kumar will take charge as Karnataka's head coach after the current tenure ends. The appointment follows his successful stint as a domestic coach and his prior experience with the state side.
The 42-year-old former pacer played 105 first-class matches for Karnataka and represented India in one Test and one ODI. He has coached Karnataka's under-19 and under-23 sides in recent seasons.
Karnataka are currently placed third in the Ranji Trophy table with two matches remaining in the league phase.
