Ireland host Afghanistan for a five-match ODI series at Bready, the first meeting between the sides since 2024.
Ireland and Afghanistan begin a five-match ODI series on Wednesday at Bready Cricket Club. The venue has hosted only one previous men's ODI. Both sides enter the series under new leadership, marking a fresh chapter for their respective programmes.
The series represents Afghanistan's first bilateral engagement since changes to their coaching and selection structure. Ireland meanwhile seeks to build on recent performances in the format. The two teams last met in ODIs during the 2024 T20 World Cup cycle.
Fixtures run through July 19, with the final match scheduled in Belfast. The winner gains early ranking points ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup qualification window.
Chopra said a 2-0 series loss to Sri Lanka would leave India at 39 percentage points and Sri Lanka at 61.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes India's chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 final hang heavily on the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. India will begin their Sri Lanka tour with the opening Test on August 15 and currently occupy fifth place in the standings with a points percentage of 48.15.
Chopra highlighted how significantly the standings could change depending on the outcome of the two-match series. He pointed out that a 2-0 defeat for India would dent their qualification hopes while boosting Sri Lanka's prospects. A clean sweep would improve India's position, although not dramatically, while a drawn series would do little for either side.
Chopra also underlined the difficulty of India's remaining WTC schedule. After the Sri Lanka series, India are set to travel to New Zealand for a two-Test series before hosting Australia in a five-Test contest early next year. He noted that India have not won a Test series in New Zealand since the 2008-09 tour.
Arshdeep Singh earned selection for North Zone in the Duleep Trophy after missing his Test debut due to injury.
India left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was named in the North Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy starting August 23, while Jammu and Kashmir wicketkeeper-batter Kanhaiya Wadhawan was appointed captain of the 15-member team. Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj was also included in the squad.
Arshdeep, who is a regular in India's white-ball teams, was part of the Test squad during the 2025 tour of England but did not make his red-ball debut because of injury and team combination issues. Six players from Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy-winning side earned selection alongside Wadhawan.
Delhi has the second-highest representation with opener Sanat Sangwan, former captain Yash Dhull, middle-order batter Ayush Doseja and vice-captain Ayush Badoni included. North Zone will take on West Zone in Match 2 at the COE Ground 1 in Bengaluru for a spot in the semifinal.
Switzerland will host its first-ever official Women's T20I tournament from 27 to 31 July 2026 at Embrach Cricket Ground. Four teams will compete in the quadrangular series — a milestone for Swiss cricket and a signal that the ICC is serious about spreading women's cricket beyond traditional strongholds.
Embrach, the venue, will host matches across five days in late July, giving touring sides time to settle before other international windows open. Organisers expect the tournament to lift the profile of women's cricket in Switzerland and across the region, though the real test will come in whether it builds a sustainable domestic pipeline or remains a one-off.
India open their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare with Shreyas Iyer as captain. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, fresh off a breakout IPL, returns to the squad.
India arrive in Harare for a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. Shreyas Iyer leads the side after recent defeats in Ireland and England—a tour that comes at a critical moment before the T20 World Cup.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is back in the squad after his IPL run turned heads. Harbhajan Singh called the 15-year-old an exceptional talent he'd never seen before. He's expected to play, and there's a real sense India aren't waiting around to integrate their brightest young bats into the senior setup anymore.
Iyer's message is straightforward: play without fear. He wants quick adaptation to unfamiliar conditions and tight team unity. The series starts on Friday.
Shreyas Iyer backed India to emerge stronger from defeats in Ireland and England, stressing adaptability ahead of Zimbabwe's T20Is. Harbhajan Singh called 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi an exceptional talent.
Shreyas Iyer reckons India will come out the other side of a tough UK tour stronger for it. The captain's pushing the message that defeats in Ireland and England aren't setbacks — they're lessons in adaptability and team unity heading into Friday's three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.
Iyer was clear: the side needs to play without fear of failure, and that means adjusting quickly to unfamiliar conditions. Zimbabwe have recalled Madhevere and Nyamhuri while handing Tsiga his first international call-up, signalling they're banking on experience to rattle India's young middle order early.
Veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh has backed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an exceptional talent. Despite modest scores in England, the teenager's expected to feature again — and he knows Harare well from earlier visits, which could count in his favour.
India's men begin their Asian Games campaign on September 29 in Japan, with the women's team starting earlier on September 18.
India's men's cricket team will open their Asian Games campaign in Japan on September 29, while the women's team starts against Japan on September 18. The cricket tournament begins on September 17, two days before the opening ceremony of the Games.
The PCB raised concerns about the makeshift venue for the tournament, and the BCCI followed up with similar queries. The venue situation has created uncertainty ahead of the multi-nation event.
Pakistan named Fatima Sana as captain for both the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai and the Asian Games in Japan. The scheduling means India and Pakistan are unlikely to meet before a potential final.
India's men begin their Asian Games campaign on September 29 in Japan, with the women's team starting earlier on September 18.
India's men's cricket team will open their Asian Games campaign in Japan on September 29, while the women's team starts against Japan on September 18. The cricket tournament begins on September 17, two days before the opening ceremony of the Games.
The PCB raised concerns about the makeshift venue for the tournament, and the BCCI followed up with similar queries. The venue situation has created uncertainty ahead of the multi-nation event.
Pakistan named Fatima Sana as captain for both the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai and the Asian Games in Japan.
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.
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup returns to England in 2026, with 12 teams split into two groups and the final at Lord's.
The tenth edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup lands in England between June 12 and July 5, 2026. Twelve teams will compete in two groups, with the final at Lord's. The ICC has now confirmed the full schedule and venues.
England are allowing Jofra Archer to miss the New Zealand Test series due to IPL commitments. Stokes defended the approach while others criticised it.
England are accommodating Jofra Archer's absence from the Test series against New Zealand after his IPL stint with Rajasthan Royals. Ben Stokes defended the decision and warned that strict policies could lead players like Archer to leave England cricket permanently. Commentator Simon Doull criticised the choice to prioritise the IPL over Tests.
West Indies announced a 15-member ODI squad under Shai Hope for the three-match series against Sri Lanka starting June 3.
West Indies have selected a 15-member squad led by Shai Hope for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. The series begins on June 3 at Sabina Park in Jamaica.
The squad includes Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph and Roston Chase. Automatic qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup remains a key target for the team.
Sri Lanka's tour of the West Indies starts with the first ODI at Sabina Park. Hope's leadership and the return of several experienced players form the backbone of the home side's preparations.
Arafat Minhas took 5 for 32 on debut to bowl Australia out for 200. Pakistan chased the target for a five-wicket win in the first ODI.
Arafat Minhas took 5 for 32 on debut as Pakistan beat Australia by five wickets in the opening ODI. Australia managed just 200, and Pakistan chased it down to lead the three-match series 1-0.
The teams move to Lahore for the second match. Australia handed debuts to Oliver Peake and recalled Billy Stanlake, signaling a shift in selection strategy on Pakistani soil.
Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals contest a sudden-death Qualifier 2 after contrasting results in their most recent matches.
Gujarat Titans meet Rajasthan Royals in IPL Qualifier 2 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. The winner advances to the final while the loser is eliminated from title contention.
Rajasthan Royals scored 214 for six in their innings, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi making 96 off 47 balls that included eight fours and seven sixes. Gujarat Titans reached 69 for no loss after six overs, with Sai Sudharsan on 30 and Shubman Gill on 29.
Gujarat Titans lost their previous match by 92 runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Rajasthan Royals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator. Parthiv Patel backed his team's methods and Sai Sudharsan ahead of the knockout game.
New Zealand captain Tom Latham stressed his side will focus solely on the one-off Test against Ireland at Stormont and will not take the hosts lightly.
New Zealand captain Tom Latham won't be looking past Ireland. His side will treat the one-off Test at Stormont seriously before heading into the three-Test series in England later this month — it's the only warm-up they'll get.
Ireland batter Paul Stirling is out with a calf injury. That leaves Andrew Balbirnie calling for more first-class cricket chances for his players. For New Zealand, though, the match is exactly what they need: a chance to build rhythm before England.
Kolkata Knight Riders take on Delhi Capitals in their final IPL league match at Eden Gardens with one playoff spot still available. KKR need a substantial victory and help from other results to stay in contention.
Delhi Capitals also require a win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive after their previous victory over Rajasthan Royals. Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals remain in the mix depending on the outcomes of the remaining fixtures.
KKR defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in their previous outing at the same venue. They chased 148 with six wickets in hand and more than an over to spare.
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 255 for 4 in 20 overs with Ishan Kishan scoring 79 and Heinrich Klaasen 51. Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached 79 for 2 in 6.1 overs chasing the target.
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 255 for 4 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Ishan Kishan made 79 off 46 balls while Heinrich Klaasen scored 51 off 24 balls. Abhishek Sharma contributed 56 off 22 balls.
The hosts need a large victory to secure a top-two finish and a direct Qualifier 1 berth. Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the points table and a win for either side would strengthen playoff positioning with the season nearing its end. SRH had beaten Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets in their previous match while RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 23 runs.
RCB reached 79 for 2 in 6.1 overs with Venkatesh Iyer unbeaten on 44 off 19 balls. Rasikh Dar took 2 for 52 and Suyash Sharma claimed 1 for 36 for the hosts.
The International Cricket Council has released the full fixture list for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup. The tournament runs in Sri Lanka from October 2026 and features 20 teams in the Super 12 format.
The schedule covers every stage. Teams can now start planning their preparations well before the start date.
Kolkata Knight Riders host Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens on Friday, with both sides needing wins to stay alive in the playoff race. KKR lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets at Bangalore, while GT hammered Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs at home.
GT are one win away from confirming a playoff spot after 59 matches. KKR haven't secured qualification yet and can't afford another slip. The difference so far: GT's hard-length bowling has choked teams all season, while KKR's Eden Gardens record this year has been patchy.
Rachin Ravindra left the squad this week to join New Zealand's Test tour of England, which thins KKR's middle order heading into a must-win. GT will push for the top spot if they win; KKR need to find their rhythm at home.
Chakravarthy's leg injury clouds KKR spin options ahead of crucial RCB clash in Raipur.
Varun Chakravarthy's availability remains doubtful for Kolkata Knight Riders' match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur. KKR assistant coach Shane Watson said the spinner aggravated a left leg injury but bowled through pain recently. RCB lead the table while KKR chase playoffs on a four-win streak.
RCB seek batting improvements after a last-ball win over Mumbai Indians. KKR won their last game by eight wickets against Delhi Capitals. The bowler-friendly pitch sets up a key spinners' battle if Chakravarthy features.
RCB top the standings but need points to secure playoffs. KKR risk elimination without a win. Both sides kept unchanged line-ups in recent matches per ESPNcricinfo.
