Northamptonshire defeated Lancashire by 316 runs, keeping them close to Kent in Division Two.
Northamptonshire won by 316 runs against Lancashire on day four at Old Trafford. The victory keeps them within reach of Kent at the top of Division Two. Luke Procter and James Anderson remain the only survivors from Lancashire's 2011 Championship-winning side still on the county staff. Procter, who once considered careers in plumbing and hairdressing while working as an electrician at Old Trafford, has signed a new contract. Northamptonshire's win came on a pitch that rewarded disciplined bowling throughout the match.
England captain Joe Root voiced strong disappointment after Brydon Carse was withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's following a Derby nightclub incident. Carse was removed after being filmed in police handcuffs outside a Derby nightclub on Saturday night. The England Cricket Regulator has launched an investigation into the matter.
Sonny Baker replaced Carse in the 15-man squad. Root stated that repeated off-field incidents by England players undermine the team's on-field achievements. He said cricketers must avoid stupid mistakes that detract from performances ahead of the Lord's Test.
Michael Vaughan urged the ECB to enforce strict punishment if the investigation finds Carse at fault. Root has previously expressed a desire to remodel England's dressing room culture to inspire supporters both on and off the field.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi claimed two wickets in four balls for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy after a brief stay with the bat.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked up two wickets in four balls for East Zone against North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final on Tuesday. The 15-year-old finished with figures of 2 for 11 from three overs in the second innings. Sooryavanshi had earlier scored eight runs from six balls in his first innings.
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has backed Sooryavanshi to represent India in Test cricket. Sooryavanshi has not featured for India U-19 since the final of the U-19 World Cup in February and was not part of its tour to Sri Lanka in June.
Rahul Dravid has called for patience with Sooryavanshi's development. The teenager continues to attract attention for his all-round abilities in domestic cricket.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando were each fined 25 percent of their match fees and handed one demerit point for inappropriate physical contact during the first day of the Colombo Test. The incident occurred after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal before lunch.
Jaiswal later said he would not absorb provocation quietly and urged critics to understand the full exchange before passing judgement. Both players accepted Level 1 sanctions from the ICC.
The confrontation required intervention from teammates and match officials before play could resume. India reached 503 for nine declared on day two, with Dhruv Jurel scoring an unbeaten 115.
Rishabh Pant retired hurt on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo after being struck on the left wrist by a bouncer from Lahiru Kumara. The wicketkeeper-batter attempted a pull shot in the 58th over and gloved the ball. The team physiotherapist applied an ice pack and taped the wrist before Pant walked off. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak later stated that Pant seems fine and should be available to bat on day two. The injury occurred while India were building a substantial first-innings total.
Manav Suthar took 10 for 131 in Galle to become the first spinner with five-wicket hauls in both debut home and away Tests.
Manav Suthar claimed five wickets in each of his first two Tests, including 10 for 131 in the Galle match against Sri Lanka. He became the first spinner and only the second Indian to achieve five-wicket hauls in both his debut home and away Tests. The figures stand as the best by an Indian spinner in Sri Lanka.
Public discussion has focused on Suthar's quick adaptation to international cricket. The source reports show his success stems from flight, drift and subtle variations that remain outside the T20-era emphasis on pace and power. He kept his approach simple while using those traditional tools to trouble Sri Lanka's batters.
India enters the second Test in Colombo as the stronger side after the Galle result. Sri Lanka must resolve top-order problems to challenge the visitors. Suthar will look to maintain the same method on a different surface.
Rishabh Pant has become India's leading run-scorer in the World Test Championship after overtaking Shubman Gill during the second Test against Sri Lanka. The wicketkeeper also broke MS Dhoni's record for the highest runs by an Indian wicketkeeper in away Tests.
Pant achieved the milestones despite retiring hurt on day one after being struck on the wrist by a bouncer from Lahiru Kumara. He resumed his innings on day two and added to his tally.
The 28-year-old now sits atop India's WTC run charts with multiple matches remaining in the current cycle.
Ben Stokes scored 119 runs across two innings and claimed seven wickets as Durham beat Derbyshire by 338 runs.
Ben Stokes marked his return to red-ball cricket with 53 and an unbeaten 66 while taking seven wickets against Derbyshire. His spell of five for 17 included three wickets in four balls and helped Durham secure a 338-run victory. The win lifted Durham to the top of the County Championship table. Stokes had retired from red-ball cricket earlier in the year before reversing the decision. Derbyshire offered little resistance once his spell began dismantling their middle order.
Eran Wickramaratne, chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket's Transformation Committee, stated that the board wants to strengthen ties with India. Wickramaratne said both boards should work together to develop the sport. The committee is implementing administrative reforms within SLC following recent governance changes. Bilateral series between the two countries have historically provided Sri Lanka with competitive preparation and revenue. Wickramaratne's comments come ahead of the ongoing two-Test series in Colombo.
Karn Sharma retires after four IPL titles with three different teams and four international appearances.
Karn Sharma announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday, ending a career that spanned more than two decades. The 38-year-old leg-spinner played one Test, two ODIs and one T20I for India.
He won four IPL titles with Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians, becoming the only player to secure a hat-trick of titles with three different teams. Sharma made his international debut in 2014.
His departure removes one of the few bowlers who combined domestic consistency with occasional international exposure across multiple formats.
Saransh Jain, an off-spinning all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh, received his Test cap from Ravindra Jadeja fifteen minutes before the toss at the SSC ground in Colombo. At 33, he replaced Kuldeep Yadav, who was ruled out with a genuine viral illness. Jadeja told Jain to treat the game like any other first-class match and not add pressure. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed the illness was real and shut down talk of selection motives. Jain thanked his family and coaches after the handover.
Rahul Dravid wants Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to develop his red-ball game to ensure Test cricket continues to attract and retain young talent.
Rahul Dravid has urged patience with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and stressed the need for him to develop his red-ball game alongside white-ball exploits. Dravid believes players like Sooryavanshi are essential for Test cricket to grow and remain competitive.
Sooryavanshi will combine batting duties with vice-captaincy responsibilities when East Zone begin their Duleep Trophy campaign against North East Zone in Bengaluru. The teenager scored 776 runs in 16 IPL matches for Rajasthan Royals earlier this year and earned Player of the Series honours during India's T20I tour of Zimbabwe.
Dravid noted that Sooryavanshi has not played extensive red-ball cricket and requires balanced development across formats to fulfil his potential at the highest level.
The BCCI has yet to attract buyers for the Indian team's title sponsorship rights priced at Rs 4.75 crore.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India hasn't found a title sponsor yet for the team's home matches. The rights sit at Rs 4.75 crore and so far no one has bitten.
Potential sponsors keep pointing to the cost, even with India's full home slate on offer. Without a partner, the BCCI heads into the next round of bilaterals still looking.
England fast bowler Kate Cross will retire from professional cricket after the current English summer following the loss of her central contract.
Former England bowler Kate Cross will retire from professional cricket at the end of the current English summer. The 34-year-old seamer made 102 appearances for England between 2013 and 2025. She lost her central contract last year.
Cross will complete her remaining domestic commitments before stepping away. Her career spanned multiple formats and included consistent contributions with the ball in international cricket. England women's team management has already adjusted squad plans for the remainder of the season.
The retirement follows a period without a central deal. Cross leaves the professional game after more than a decade at the highest level.
India dropped Kuldeep Yadav for the Colombo Test and handed Saransh Jain his debut cap. The change follows workload concerns and the need for 20 wickets in Tests.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir stressed the importance of taking 20 wickets in Test matches as Kuldeep Yadav's availability for the Colombo Test remains uncertain. Saransh Jain, the 33-year-old all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh, received his Test cap for the second Test against Sri Lanka. Kuldeep's limited impact in the first Test and ongoing workload considerations prompted the change. Saransh's strong net performances and the left-hand heavy Sri Lankan batting line-up added to the selection logic. Ex-India player Sanjay Manjrekar described the move as understandable given the circumstances. Gambhir offered words of support to Kuldeep while keeping team combination options open for the Colombo match.
East Zone’s dominant victory books their place in the semi-finals at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
East Zone defeated North East Zone by an innings and 210 runs to reach the Duleep Trophy semi-finals. East Zone posted 467 in their first innings, led by Sudip Gharami’s 146. North East Zone were bowled out for 111 and 145 in their two innings. Abhijit Sarkar claimed five wickets in the first innings while Anukul Roy took five in the second. Shahbaz Ahmed scored a career-best 167 and also contributed with the ball.
India face a selection choice between Kuldeep Yadav and Saransh Jain for the Colombo Test after the wrist-spinner took one wicket in Galle.
India must choose between wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav and off-spinner Saransh Jain for the second Test in Colombo. Kuldeep managed just one wicket in 25 overs across both innings in the Galle win.
Sri Lanka could add more left-handers to their batting order, which may tilt the decision. Spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said Kuldeep still figures in the plans, even with limited chances so far.
Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja claimed 14 wickets between them in the first Test, while Kuldeep found little on a surface that turned.
Warwickshire secured a one-wicket victory over Sussex to remain in contention for the County Championship title.
Warwickshire stayed in the thick of the County Championship title picture after a one-wicket win over Sussex at Edgbaston. Chris Woakes held his nerve through the final overs and guided the Bears home.
The result keeps them within striking distance of the leaders with only a few rounds left. Sussex fought hard with the ball but couldn't defend a modest total on the last afternoon.
Yorkshire strengthened their position in the County Championship relegation battle against Hampshire on day three.
Yorkshire put themselves into a commanding position heading into the last day of their County Championship relegation battle with Hampshire. The visitors reached stumps with a substantial lead and seven wickets in hand.
Surrey posted 421 in their first innings at the Oval before Hampshire replied with 78 for two on a rain-affected day two. Matt Fisher took two early wickets to restrict the hosts.
Hampshire trail by 299 runs and will need a significant effort on the final day to avoid defeat and ease their own relegation concerns.
Matthew Renshaw will open for Australia in the second Test against Bangladesh after Jake Weatherald was dropped following the Darwin defeat.
Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed that Matthew Renshaw will open in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. Renshaw replaces Jake Weatherald, who scored 23 and 0 in the first Test defeat in Darwin.
The Queensland left-hander last opened for Australia during the 2023 Ashes series. Nathan Lyon retains 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.
