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.
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.
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.
Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct. He struck boundary wedges with his bat after being dismissed by Manav Suthar on day two of the second Test in Colombo.
Jayasuriya admitted the offence. He is the third player sanctioned in the match after Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando.
India declared at 503 for nine and reduced Sri Lanka to 265 for eight at stumps on day three. The hosts still trail by 238 runs.
Rahul Dravid said India's road to the WTC final might be tough but refused to write the team off.
Rahul Dravid said India's road to the WTC final might be tough, but he refuses to write the team off. India are currently placed fifth in the points table and need to win the majority of their remaining matches to reach the final.
Dravid noted that the Sri Lanka series is an important first step, but India still have plenty of work to do. The team has made a strong start to the ongoing series, leading 1-0 after winning the first Test in Galle by 165 runs.
India have also taken control of the second Test after posting 503 for nine declared in Colombo. Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 115 on day two.
Mitchell Starc's five wickets in 22 balls helped Australia bowl Bangladesh out for 64 on day one of the second Test.
Mitchell Starc took five wickets in 22 balls as Australia reduced Bangladesh to 64 all out on the opening day of the second Test in Mackay. The left-arm quick finished with six for 43 from 13 overs.
Starc's spell began in the 10th over and ended before lunch, removing four of the top five batters. He moved past Dale Steyn into the top 10 of Test cricket's all-time wicket-takers list with 439 dismissals.
Australia lead the two-match series 0-1 after losing the opening Test in Darwin. The visitors now need a victory to level the series before the World Test Championship cycle concludes.
George Bartlett's 92 helped Northamptonshire reach 284 and restrict Lancashire to 28 for two at Emirates Old Trafford.
George Bartlett scored 92 as Northamptonshire posted 284 on the second day of their County Championship match against Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford. The 27-year-old's innings spanned 187 balls and included 14 boundaries.
Lancashire reached 28 for two in reply by stumps, still trailing by 256 runs. Keaton Jennings fell for 12 and night-watchman Tom Bailey survived seven deliveries before the close.
The result keeps Northamptonshire within touching distance of the promotion places with four matches remaining. Lancashire have now lost 12 wickets in the first innings of their last three home matches.
Rinku Singh walked in at number three for Meerut Mavericks on Friday and carved 54 off 22 balls at Green Park. Seven sixes, two fours. He pushed the total to 198 for six, and the bowlers held the opposition to 167.
The innings came straight after his IPL stint with Kolkata Knight Riders. Three fifties in five matches since he returned to domestic cricket.
Manav Suthar claimed ten wickets as India defeated Sri Lanka by 16 runs in the first Test at Galle. The 23-year-old left-arm spinner took five for 82 in the first innings and five for 47 in the second.
Suthar dismissed nine of Sri Lanka's top ten batters across both innings. His match figures of ten for 129 represent the best return by an Indian spinner in Galle since 2008.
India lead the two-match series 1-0. The second Test begins in Colombo on August 18.
Azan Awais went for a duck off the first ball of the series, bowled by Ollie Robinson. Imam-ul-Haq followed in the second innings, caught by Jofra Archer for another duck. Pakistan haven't put together a 50-run opening stand in England for 16 years. England wrapped the match inside three days with an innings victory, Robinson and Josh Tongue doing most of the damage.
Tamim Iqbal has cancelled the BPL 2026 after BDT 40 crore in losses and ongoing franchise issues, with India's September tour also facing possible delays.
BCB president Tamim Iqbal has ruled out the Bangladesh Premier League for 2026. The league has lost around BDT 40 crore over recent seasons, and he says the franchise model needs fixing before it runs again.
The board has confirmed next year's edition is off while it works on a new structure. Tamim added that India's September tour is still under discussion, and both sides are willing to move the dates if needed.
Years of regulatory pressure and franchise disputes have left the BCB short on cash and trust.
ICC reverses demerit point on Gaddafi Stadium after appeals panel finds pitch did not show excessive unevenness or spin.
The ICC has lifted the demerit point slapped on Gaddafi Stadium after Pakistan's third ODI against Australia in June. The ground earned the penalty when the match produced low totals on a surface that looked awkward.
An appeals panel went back through the footage and found nothing excessive in the bounce or turn. Gaddafi Stadium keeps its clean record with the ICC.
That means Pakistan can stage full-strength internationals at the Lahore venue without the earlier cloud hanging over it.
Pat Cummins said he is targeting a return to ODI cricket ahead of Australia's three-Test series against South Africa in September and October. The next assignment for Australia after drawing a two-Test series against Bangladesh are three ODIs in Zimbabwe and another three in South Africa in late September.
Cummins knows the South Africa tour matters more than the Bangladesh series. South Africa's varied conditions and quality attack will test Australia in ways Bangladesh could not. The WTC math is unforgiving, and Australia cannot afford slip-ups when they head to Johannesburg.
Australia wrapped up an innings and 51-run victory over Bangladesh in two days in Mackay. The quick win gave Australia early breathing room, but Cummins said the real work starts in October.
The Duleep Trophy final shifts to Chennai to allow crowds while earlier rounds stay behind closed doors at the Centre of Excellence.
The BCCI has moved the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final from the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru to MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The change allows spectators after earlier rounds were played behind closed doors. The five-day final is scheduled for 6-10 September.
Chennai can seat more than 20,000 spectators and has hosted the tournament before. The first four matches, including both semi-finals, remain at the CoE without crowds. No additional venues have been added.
The final decides the winner of India's traditional domestic curtain-raiser. The BCCI has not confirmed whether the same arrangement will apply next season.
Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century in Galle, stepping in for injured Sai Sudharsan and stressing the need to seize opportunities when they come.
Devdutt Padikkal walked into the India side at number three because Sai Sudharsan got hurt — and in his first Test innings at Galle, he made 100.
After the match, he kept it simple: you have to grab these chances when they arrive. Padikkal talked about the shift between white-ball cricket and Test cricket, and how his partnership with KL Rahul steadied the innings once he found his feet. Batting at three, he said, gives you a clearer read of the pitch once the openers have had a feel.
He also flagged India's aggressive intent in the series, paired with disciplined bowling — a combination that's working.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's banter with Niroshan Dickwella ended with the Sri Lankan edging out in the same over. Jaiswal's three-ball duck highlighted concerns about his Test batting.
Yashasvi Jaiswal dared Niroshan Dickwella to clear the ropes during the Galle Test. The Sri Lankan edged to slip in the same over. Jaiswal's three-ball duck in the second innings has raised questions about how he plays in red-ball cricket.
The incident came on India's tour of Sri Lanka. Jaiswal had joined an exclusive club in the first innings but lost his wicket to a mix-up with KL Rahul. His attacking style has produced a string of early dismissals in the series.
India will review his approach before the second Test. The team management hasn't said whether the three-ball duck was a one-off or the start of a pattern.
Manav Suthar's four-wicket haul in Galle alongside Ravindra Jadeja points to India's intent to develop a left-arm spin combination for the post-Jadeja era.
India's decision to play Manav Suthar alongside Ravindra Jadeja in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle represents a deliberate move toward establishing a long-term left-arm spin partnership. Suthar took 4 for 76 while Jadeja claimed three wickets as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 to take a 178-run lead.
Suthar has praised Jadeja's consistency in hitting the same spot repeatedly, describing the senior all-rounder's accuracy as world-class. Jadeja reached 350 Test wickets during the innings, becoming only the fourth all-rounder to achieve 4,000 runs and 350 wickets in the format.
The 22-year-old Suthar's selection over more experienced options indicates the team management sees value in exposing him to Test cricket while Jadeja remains available to provide guidance and share the workload.
Warwickshire all-rounder Keith Barker retires immediately due to a knee injury after returning to the club this summer.
Keith Barker has called time on his career at 39. The all-rounder returned to Warwickshire this summer, but a knee complaint cut the comeback short.
He played 17 seasons across two counties, turning out for Hampshire before moving to Edgbaston. Warwickshire had counted on him for the rest of the campaign with bat and ball.
Barker leaves the domestic circuit as a steady presence in every format.
Glamorgan's Chris Cooke retires after 16 years in the first team, ending his career at the close of the 2026 season.
Glamorgan wicketkeeper-batter Chris Cooke will retire at the end of the 2026 season after 16 years in the county's first team. He made his debut in 2011 and stayed in the side from then on.
Cooke, now 37, settled into the role of primary wicketkeeper-batter and held it through the years. The timing gives Glamorgan a full season to find someone for 2027 rather than scrambling for a replacement mid-year.
