State cricket associations are stuck between two sets of rules. The BCCI says its elections must follow its own constitution, not the government's December 2026 postponement notice. That puts cooling-off periods and conflict-of-interest rules back on the table.

Multiple state bodies have already asked for written guidance on which calendar to use. Without it, they're holding off on calling their own polls.

The row is simple: the board wants to run its own house, but the states can't move until someone tells them whose timetable applies.

A record-breaking Ranji season and Player of the Series on his ODI debut suggested a long India career. Instead, injury and vision trouble ended it after 13 matches. He averaged 106 in first-class cricket and dismissed Jacques Kallis on his Test debut. An eye surgery finished his international prospects.

Eighteen months in bed after the injury broke his rhythm at the wrong time. The vision problems that came after surgery made batting and fielding harder each season. Medical advice pushed him to retire.

He had the talent across formats, but the body stopped cooperating before the schedule could catch up.

Suryakumar Yadav still can't quite figure out why the BCCI dropped him after he lifted the 2026 T20 World Cup. The selectors simply told him it was time to move on. Shreyas Iyer stepped in for the tours that followed in Ireland and England.

He admits the call was hard to swallow and even wondered whether he should keep playing. But he's still training hard and says he's available whenever they want him back. The selectors have the final say on that.

Suryakumar also led India to the Asia Cup during his stint as captain.

Devdutt Padikkal scored consistently at number three during India's 1-0 Test series win against Sri Lanka, earning player-of-the-series honours. Ajinkya Rahane stated that Padikkal had done enough to temporarily secure the position ahead of the New Zealand tour. The left-hander showed assurance in both innings across the two Tests.

India's spin resources remain thin after the series, with Manav Suthar emerging as a potential long-term option to replace Ravindra Jadeja. Padikkal's fielding efforts left visible marks on his back after standing for over 240 overs in testing conditions. The team management views his batting as the primary gain from the Sri Lanka tour.

New Zealand's conditions will present a different challenge, with seam movement and bounce likely to test Padikkal's technique more rigorously than the subcontinent surfaces.

England took control of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's on Thursday, reaching stumps on day two with an overall lead of 261 runs. The hosts dismissed Pakistan for 110 in their first innings before extending their advantage with the bat.

England's seam attack overwhelmed Pakistan's batting on a pitch offering assistance to pace bowlers. The visitors struggled to build partnerships as England's quartet of seamers maintained pressure throughout the innings.

Pakistan face a significant deficit heading into day three with seven wickets remaining. England require one more victory to secure their first home Test series win in two years.

Dewald Brevis scored an unbeaten 75 as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the T20I tri-series on Sunday.

South Africa chased down the target of 145 in 13.4 overs after losing to Namibia in their opening match. Brevis hit eight fours and four sixes in his 32-ball knock.

Prenelan Subrayen praised the innings, calling it a privilege to watch. The victory keeps South Africa in contention in the tri-series. They play Namibia again on Monday before the tournament concludes later this week.

Namibia defeated South Africa by 18 runs in the opening match of a T20I tri-series also involving Zimbabwe. Namibia posted 163 and defended the total as South Africa finished on 145 for nine. Ruben Trumpelmann took three for 24, including the wicket of Dewald Brevis.

Brevis scored 75 off 50 balls in a lone hand for South Africa but received little support from the other end. Jan Frylinck also contributed with the ball for the hosts. The victory marked Namibia's first win against South Africa in T20I cricket.

South Africa fielded a depleted squad for the match in Windhoek on Friday.

The BCCI is exploring a plan to send Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi on a county cricket stint in England before India's tour of New Zealand. The move would give the 22-year-old overseas match experience ahead of the three-Test series.

DNA India and India Today reported that the board wants to accelerate Nabi's development after his domestic performances. The pacer has taken 47 wickets at 21.4 in the Ranji Trophy this season.

County exposure would place him in conditions similar to New Zealand. The board has not confirmed the county or the duration of the proposed stint.

Sonal Dinusha scored 420 runs across the two-Test series against India, including an unbeaten 133 in the second Test at Colombo that secured a draw. The left-hander hit 173 runs from sweep shots alone as Sri Lanka's middle order frustrated India's spinners.

Dinusha scored three centuries in the series, with his final unbeaten innings coming after India enforced the follow-on. Sri Lanka reached 429 for nine in their second innings to deny India a 2-0 series sweep.

The 23-year-old's performances came after he once struggled to afford basic cricket equipment. His rise from modest beginnings to series-defining contributions marked a significant achievement in Sri Lankan cricket.

India's route to the World Test Championship final has become more challenging despite their recent series victory. The team must now balance home and away performances under coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill. The current points system places additional pressure on upcoming fixtures.

Gambhir and Gill face the task of building a squad capable of consistent results across different conditions. The series win provided points but did not resolve underlying concerns about away performances. Selection decisions in the coming months will determine whether India can secure one of the final spots.

The WTC standings remain tight with several teams still in contention. India's ability to maintain momentum while addressing away-form issues will prove critical in the remaining rounds.

Anaya Bangar pushed back after South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp questioned her return to the sport. She said critics need to learn the policies that govern transgender participation in women's cricket.

Bangar had gender-affirming surgery and now wants to play again at the elite level. Cricket Australia has cleared her under its current rules, but she must still prove herself at community level before any shot at the Women's Big Bash League. Her path is clear on paper: meet the policy requirements, post results at the lower grades, and stay eligible.