Pakistan appointed Fatima Sana as captain for both the Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games, replacing injured Najiha Alvi with Sadaf Shamas.
Pakistan have named Fatima Sana as captain for the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai and the Asian Games in Japan. Sadaf Shamas replaced the injured Najiha Alvi in the Asia Cup squad. Sana returns to the captaincy role for both events.
Sri Lanka suffered a setback when all-rounder Dewmi Vihanga was ruled out with a knee injury ahead of the Asia Cup. Left-arm spinner Nimasha Meepage replaced her in the 15-member squad. The tournament begins on August 28 across venues in the UAE.
Esha Oza will lead UAE in the home Asia Cup. Pakistan sit in Group A alongside India, Thailand and Hong Kong-China. The eight-team tournament features defending champions Sri Lanka in Group B.
India reached 460 for nine on day two in Galle as Devdutt Padikkal converted his overnight century into 167.
India reached 460 for nine on a rain-affected second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Devdutt Padikkal scored 167 after reaching his maiden Test century on day one. Sri Lanka's spinners took six of the seven wickets to fall.
Dhruv Jurel added 51 from number six while KL Rahul had retired hurt on 77 on the opening day. Only 43 overs were possible on day two due to rain interruptions.
India will resume on day three with a substantial first-innings lead and seven wickets remaining.
Bangladesh won their first Test in Australia by nine wickets after Mehidy Hasan Miraz's five-wicket haul dismantled the hosts.
Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Darwin on Sunday. The visitors chased down a target of 57 after Australia were bowled out for 284 in their second innings. Cameron Green's 104 was not enough to prevent the historic result.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets across both innings while Bangladesh's fast bowlers dismissed Australia for 198 in the first innings. Najmul Hossain Shanto said the whole team deserved the player-of-the-match award.
The result leaves Australia 1-0 down in the two-match series and marks Bangladesh's first Test victory on Australian soil.
Graeme Smith marked India's Independence Day by highlighting the cricket connection between India and South Africa.
Graeme Smith, SA20 League Commissioner, extended Independence Day wishes to India on the country's 80th anniversary of independence. Smith highlighted the strong bond between India and South Africa through cricket.
The former South Africa captain said cricket has played a significant role in building connections between the two nations. Smith has maintained close ties with Indian cricket through various roles in the game.
India and South Africa are scheduled to play bilateral series in multiple formats over the next 18 months.
KL Rahul retired hurt on 77 with cramps but is expected to bat on day two of the Galle Test.
KL Rahul retired hurt on 77 after cramps hit his right forearm during India's first innings at Galle. India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed the vice-captain got treatment from the physio and should be available on day two.
Rahul had put on 150 with Devdutt Padikkal before leaving in the 51st over. India closed day one at 288 for two, Padikkal 131 not out.
Manchester Super Giants beat Trent Rockets by five wickets in the Hundred final, with Tim Seifert's 72 proving decisive.
Manchester Super Giants defeated Trent Rockets by five wickets in the men's Hundred final at Lord's to claim their first title. Tim Seifert scored 72 off 38 balls, and Liam Dawson hit the winning six with two balls remaining. The win came at the third attempt for the Old Trafford-based franchise. Noor Ahmad took three wickets earlier in the match to restrict the Rockets to 158 for eight. Jos Buttler captained the side to the victory.
BBC Sport analyses how a joint men's and women's points system would reshape other major sports.
BBC Sport has run the numbers on what happens if men's and women's results count the same in the big competitions. The exercise follows The Hundred's move to a single trophy built from points in both sections. In their model, several traditional football, rugby and tennis powers drop down the standings once women's results carry equal weight. The report doesn't push for changes, but it shows the idea is gaining traction.
Trent Rockets dismissed Sunrisers Leeds for 91 at Lord's on Sunday and then knocked off the target for the loss of two wickets. It was Leeds' lowest score in the competition's history.
Dunkley and Mooney added 69 in an unbroken stand that turned the chase into a formality. Rockets had lost just once in the group stage, so they arrived at the final without the extra knock-out match most teams had to play.
The win gives the Nottingham-based side their first Hundred title in the women's competition.
The ICC is looking at October 2 for the first match of the 2027 ODI World Cup. It lines up with Gandhi Jayanti, and the board wants to lock in the full schedule once the 2025 Champions Trophy ends.
The tournament runs across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Broadcasting partners have already been sounded out on the timeline, but nothing is official yet.
India's presence in the opener is still a commercial talking point, and the BCCI hasn't weighed in.
Devdutt Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131 after reaching his hundred off 134 balls. KL Rahul retired hurt on 77 but is expected to be available on day two.
India reached 288 for 2 on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle after opting to bat first. Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century off 134 balls and remained unbeaten on 131 at stumps. The innings came on a rain-affected day at the venue.
KL Rahul made 77 before cramps forced him to retire hurt in the 51st over. He formed a 150-run partnership with Padikkal that anchored the innings. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed Rahul is fine and ready for day two.
Niroshan Dickwella returned to the Sri Lanka squad for the series. Offspinner Nuwantha received his maiden call-up. The result leaves India in a strong position heading into the second day.
Sunil Gavaskar said hamstring injuries show flaws in India's training approach and called for more match-specific preparation.
Sunil Gavaskar thinks India's hamstring injuries trace back to the way the team trains. He wants match fitness to count for more than gym work.
Gavaskar has also questioned why bowlers get limited net time under the banner of biomechanics. Bowlers need proper time in the middle, he said, if they're going to handle what international cricket actually throws at them.
Several players have sat out matches this season with hamstring trouble.
Zaheer Khan is being discussed as Agarkar's replacement if Laxman is appointed Director of Cricket instead.
Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan has emerged as a top option to lead the BCCI selection committee if the board decides not to extend Ajit Agarkar's contract. Media reports suggest that VVS Laxman could be appointed Director of Cricket, with the BCCI likely to hold a meeting with Agarkar regarding his future once the Test series against Sri Lanka ends.
The report claimed that Laxman was initially considered to replace Agarkar but did not want to take up the position due to the amount of travelling involved. As a result, Laxman could be offered a brand new position while Zaheer could emerge as a top option depending on how the situation with Agarkar turns out. The BCCI office bearers are set to meet Agarkar after the Sri Lanka series to discuss his future.
Agarkar will complete three years as chairman in September and is eligible for a one-year extension. The meeting comes amid differences of opinion between the selectors and the BCCI regarding Rohit Sharma's future in the ODI team.
The BCCI office bearers are set to meet selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar after India's Test series against Sri Lanka to discuss his future, according to a report by The Indian Express. Agarkar will complete three years as chairman in September and is eligible for a one-year extension. The meeting comes amid differences of opinion between the selectors and the BCCI regarding Rohit Sharma's future. The selectors had reportedly informed Sharma that they were looking to replace him in the squad after the England series in July, but BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said Sharma will continue to represent the country as long as he is in the scheme of things. The BCCI wants the selectors to assess Sharma's future on a series-by-series basis in the lead-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri lauded Sharma for his century against England at Lord's, stating that the opener has shut everyone up on speculations about his future in the 50-over format.
Tanzid Hasan Tamim scored Bangladesh's first Test century in Australia as the visitors built a 153-run lead after bowling Australia out for 198 on day one.
Tanzid Hasan Tamim became the first Bangladesh batter to score a Test century in Australia as Bangladesh closed day two on 351 for six at the Marrara Oval in Darwin. The 25-year-old opener, playing only his second Test, made 101 off 197 balls and added 102 runs for the second wicket with Mominul Haque, who fell for 49, and 93 for the third wicket with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. Hasan Mahmud took six for 55 on day one to bowl Australia out for 198, their lowest total against Bangladesh, with Steve Smith top-scoring on 71. Josh Hazlewood claimed all four Bangladesh wickets to fall on day three and reached 300 Test wickets, becoming the ninth Australian to reach the mark. Bangladesh extended their lead to 228 runs before being dismissed for 426.
Shubman Gill highlighted the need for preparation time as India prepare to face Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle on August 15.
India captain Shubman Gill said the team needs adequate preparation time before the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka begins in Galle on August 15. He stressed that players require time to adapt to conditions and formats as India aim to reach the World Test Championship final next year. The series forms part of India's WTC campaign.
Ravindra Jadeja stands two wickets away from 350 Test wickets and a place alongside Kapil Dev in the elite club. India will be without Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan for the series, with the captain confirming constant communication with both players over their fitness.
Selection choices include the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav and Manav Suthar, while Dhruv Jurel is set to keep wicket ahead of Sarfaraz Khan. The team continues to rebuild after recent results.
Shubman Gill said India maintained constant contact with Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan before ruling them out of the Sri Lanka series.
India captain Shubman Gill confirmed that the team management is monitoring the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan, who were ruled out of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. Bumrah was withdrawn due to a knee injury, while Sudharsan failed to recover from a toe niggle despite repeated scans. Gill said constant monitoring helped the side make an informed decision not to risk either player.
The captain noted that the five-day nature of Test cricket requires players to be fully fit, unlike shorter formats. He said the team was disappointed to lose both players but added that the current squad of 15 retains the depth to compete. The first Test begins in Galle on August 15.
Walter and Klaasen powered Super Giants into the men's final while Sharma guided Sunrisers Leeds to the women's final.
Manchester Super Giants beat Sunrisers Leeds by 20 runs in the men's Eliminator at The Kia Oval to reach Sunday's final against Trent Rockets. Paul Walter scored 80 off 46 balls with eight sixes, and Heinrich Klaasen made 63 off 26 as Super Giants posted 186 for 4. Josh Tongue took 4 for 26 to restrict Sunrisers to 166 for 7.
Sunrisers Leeds advanced to the women's final with a five-wicket win over Southern Brave. Deepti Sharma remained unbeaten on 28 as Sunrisers chased 115 with 11 balls to spare after Issy Wong took 3 for 21. Lauren Winfield-Hill made 37 in the chase.
Both finals will be played at Lord's on Sunday. Sunrisers Leeds are the defending women's champions.
Morkel expects Rahul to guide the batting unit with his prior experience on turning Sri Lankan pitches.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel said KL Rahul's experience from the 2017 Sri Lanka tour and his consistent form as an opener will make him a central figure in the two-Test series beginning in Galle on August 15. Morkel expects Rahul to share his knowledge of local conditions during net sessions and team meetings.
Morkel also highlighted the challenge of heat and humidity for the Indian pace attack and said the Kookaburra ball's behaviour once it softens will determine how the quick bowlers create pressure. India have not played a Test since early June.
Rahul is the only current squad member who has played Tests in Sri Lanka in the last decade. Morkel said the team's early arrival and 10-day preparation window will help players develop individual game plans for the surfaces.
Kaushik takes over the Noida Kings with a proven record as both batter and leader in the UP T20 League.
Noida Kings have appointed Uttar Pradesh batter Madhav Kaushik as their captain for the fourth edition of the UP T20 League, which begins on August 14. Kaushik, who joined the franchise from Meerut Mavericks ahead of the 2024 season, previously led Meerut to the title in 2024 and the final in 2025.
Across the first three editions of the competition, Kaushik has scored 1,002 runs in 38 matches. His standout season came in 2024, when he made 366 runs in 12 matches at an average of 61 and a strike rate of 146.99.
In first-class cricket for Uttar Pradesh, Kaushik has scored 1,441 runs in 28 matches at an average of 37.92, including four centuries. The tournament will run until September 6 at venues in Lucknow and Greater Noida.
Babar Azam took a blow to his right hand and retired hurt on five, leaving Pakistan with questions ahead of next week's Test series.
Babar Azam was struck on the right hand by Hampshire seamer Manny Lumsden and walked off on five during the second day of the warm-up against the County Select XI at Beckenham. A team statement said he'll miss the rest of the fixture but will be back for practice in Leeds on Monday.
England spinner Shoaib Bashir claimed 4 for 76 as Pakistan were bowled out for 238, trailing by 67 on first innings. The County Select XI closed on 128 for 3, pushing their lead to 195.
The first Test starts at Headingley on August 19, with Lord's and Edgbaston still to come.
