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Sep 3

Akeal Hosein hit for four consecutive boundaries by Rahkeem Cornwall

CSK spinner Akeal Hosein was hit for four consecutive boundaries by Rahkeem Cornwall during Trinbago Knight Riders' match against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Caribbean Premier League. The incident occurred on the opening day of the tournament. Hosein bowls left-arm spin for CSK in the IPL.

Cornwall's aggressive start put TKR under pressure early in the powerplay. The match took place at Providence Stadium in Guyana. No official comment has come from CSK or Hosein.

The CPL continues through September.

Sep 3

Hampshire drop New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn

Hampshire release Scott Kuggeleijn following public criticism over past legal case.

Hampshire dropped New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn after backlash over his rape charge history. The club's decision followed criticism from members of the Hampshire women's team. Kuggeleijn was signed earlier this season.

The club confirmed the release on Wednesday. No further statement was issued. Kuggeleijn had faced renewed scrutiny after the charges resurfaced in media reports.

The ECB has not commented on the matter.

BreakingNewsSep 3

BCCI to discuss Washington Sundar back-up at review meeting

BCCI set to review back-up options for Washington Sundar amid selection debate.

Washington Sundar

The BCCI will discuss options to back up Washington Sundar at its review meeting in Mumbai on Thursday. Former India batter S Badrinath questioned Sundar's selection for the Afghanistan T20I series, citing coach Gautam Gambhir's preferences. Sundar is closing in on fitness approvals.

The meeting will also cover India's plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup and player availability for the New Zealand tour. Krunal Pandya is among the names under consideration for the left-arm spinner role. Hardik Pandya remains unavailable.

The Afghanistan series starts on 13 September in New Delhi. The selectors must finalise the spin options before that deadline.

via India Today, CricTracker
PreviewSep 3

India Women will face Hong Kong in a T20I series before their scheduled matches against Pakistan. The team aims to refine its batting approach during the upcoming games.

The India Women squad has been preparing for the bilateral series against Pakistan. Hong Kong will provide the opposition in the lead-up matches.

The schedule includes three T20Is against Hong Kong followed by the Pakistan series. India will use the fixtures to test combinations ahead of the main contest.

via India Today
BreakingNewsSep 3

Babar Azam meets King Charles III with Pakistan squad

Pakistan captain meets King Charles III during England tour with PCB chairman in attendance.

Babar Azam and the Pakistan squad met King Charles III at Clarence House on 2 September during their England tour. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi accompanied the team.

Babar handed the King a bat signed by all players as a gesture of goodwill. One player reportedly declined to attend the meeting despite instructions.

Protesters chanted outside the venue as the group arrived. The visit occurred amid the team's three-match Test series against England.

BreakingNewsSep 3

PCB chief Naqvi cites India’s Ireland loss after Pakistan’s England series defeat

Mohsin Naqvi says India’s defeat by Ireland shows even leading sides can lose unexpectedly.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said top teams also suffer unexpected results after Pakistan lost the Test series in England 3-0.

Naqvi pointed to South Africa’s defeat by Namibia and India’s loss to Ireland as examples that no side is immune to poor performances. Several Pakistan players have been sent home ahead of the third Test, which begins on 9 September.

The board is reviewing the squad composition and support-staff arrangements for the remainder of the tour.

via Hindustan Times, Livemint
VerifiedInterviewSep 3

'India lost to Ireland. Has cricket ended?' — Mohsin Naqvi

Mohsin Naqvi cited India's Ireland defeat to defend Pakistan's cricket shake-up after Test series loss.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi defended Pakistan's recent selection changes by comparing them to results involving other top teams. He pointed to India's defeat against Ireland and South Africa's loss to Namibia as examples of unexpected results. Naqvi questioned whether such outcomes should end cricket in those countries.

Pakistan recently lost a three-match Test series to England and sent several players home before the third Test at Edgbaston. The PCB has faced criticism from former players about the team's management and selection approach. Naqvi highlighted Pakistan's improvements in white-ball rankings despite the Test series defeat.

The PCB chairman's comments come amid ongoing domestic cricket challenges in Pakistan. The third Test against England begins on 9 September.

via Times of India, Hindustan Times, Livemint
Sep 3

Ex-India batter questions Gambhir's T20I selections

Former India batter criticises Gambhir over T20I selections ahead of Afghanistan series.

A former India batter said he does not rate Gautam Gambhir and questioned the T20I selections made by the Indian team. The remarks appeared in Indian Express on Wednesday. The comments come ahead of India's three-match T20I series against Afghanistan that starts on 13 September at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

The former batter did not name specific players but expressed doubts over the balance of the squad. India named a 15-member squad on Tuesday, with Jasprit Bumrah and Sanju Samson returning subject to fitness clearance. The series also serves as preparation for India's defence of the Asian Games T20 gold later this month.

No official response has come from the BCCI or Gambhir. The Afghanistan series will be Shreyas Iyer's first assignment as full-time T20I captain.

via Indian Express
BreakingNewsSep 3

S Badrinath reveals MS Dhoni will not play as Impact Player for CSK

S Badrinath says MS Dhoni told him he will not play as an Impact Player and prefers to continue as a full-time wicketkeeper.

Former Chennai Super Kings batter S Badrinath revealed that MS Dhoni personally conveyed his preference to continue as a full-time wicketkeeper rather than take the field as an Impact Player. The 43-year-old has made clear he wants to remain in his traditional role.

The revelation comes amid speculation about Dhoni's future role with the franchise. Badrinath's comments suggest the former India captain has no intention of changing his playing approach despite the Impact Player rule.

Dhoni's stance clarifies his position within the CSK setup as the team prepares for the upcoming IPL season.

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Sep 3

Bangladesh name 15-member squad for Asian Games 2026

Litton Das will captain Bangladesh in the men's cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2026. The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad on Friday for the competition, which begins on September 17.

Litton has been a steady presence across formats for the national side, and the board clearly wants that experience in the short-format setting of the Games. Bangladesh will meet several regional sides in the T20 event.

Sep 3

PCB chairman Naqvi defends overhaul after England defeats

Naqvi cites rankings to justify mid-series changes during England tour.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi defended the decision to drop seven players and sack the head coach of the Test team midway through the England tour. He said critics should look at the rankings before judging the changes.

Pakistan suffered heavy defeats in the first two Tests, prompting the board to send players and coaches home. Naqvi stated that the board had to take difficult decisions in the interest of Pakistan cricket.

The third Test begins at Edgbaston on September 9.

via News18
Sep 3

Naqvi says overhaul was necessary for Pakistan cricket

Naqvi breaks silence on major overhaul after Pakistan's England defeats.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi defended sending seven players and two coaches home after Pakistan lost the first two Tests in England. The board made the cuts mid-tour.

Naqvi told Geo News the changes were needed and the board had to take tough calls for the sake of Pakistan cricket. He said the problems run deeper than this series.

The third Test starts at Edgbaston on September 9.

InsightSep 3

Anaya Bangar to become eligible for elite women's cricket in Australia from March 2027

Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India batter Sanjay Bangar, will become eligible to play elite women's cricket in Australia from March 2027.

Bangar announced the clearance herself after Cricket Australia approved her under its transgender participation policy. The policy sets out hormone replacement therapy and a testosterone threshold that must be met for a fixed period.

She wants to represent Australia at the 2029 Women's World Cup.

Sep 3

PCB weighs two-year ban on Imam-ul-Haq after Lord's calf inquiry

The PCB is examining whether to impose a two-year ban on Imam-ul-Haq following an inquiry into his calf injury during the Lord's Test against England. The batter did not bat in either innings after the injury struck, and the board is checking whether the reported ailment matched the medical evidence.

The investigation also covers Imam's involvement in an earlier medical controversy in 2025. The board has already flagged separate concerns over wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan's discipline and warned that stricter action could follow in that case.

Pakistan is due to play the third Test at Edgbaston next week while the inquiry continues.

BreakingNewsSep 3

PCB chief Naqvi defends England Test squad overhaul after 2-0 series loss

Naqvi hits back at critics over Pakistan's mid-series England squad changes.

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi defended the Test squad and coaching overhaul that followed Pakistan's 2-0 series loss to England. Seven players were dropped, five uncapped players brought in, and Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke took on coaching roles.

Naqvi called the decisions essential and pointed to white-ball progress as proof the board is moving forward. A former Pakistan captain criticised how the dropped players were treated during the series.

The third Test starts at Edgbaston on September 9.

Sep 3

Deep Dasgupta recalls Anil Kumble's intimidating on-field presence

Dasgupta says Kumble's presence made him appeal even for marginal decisions.

Deep Dasgupta still remembers what it was like keeping to Anil Kumble. The former India wicketkeeper says Kumble's stare alone could make him go up for a marginal shout even when he knew the batter was safe.

Kumble didn't just bowl. He expected his keeper to hunt every edge and every inside edge, and Dasgupta wasn't about to let him down. That kind of pressure worked both ways: it rattled the batter and it kept Dasgupta on his toes for the entire spell.

Today's spinners still hear about it. The same intensity that made Kumble a handful is now part of how the current lot set their fields and set their plans.

OfficialTransferSep 3

Sarah Dunkley rejoins Brisbane Heat for WBBL|12 after contract embargo lifted

England spinner Sarah Dunkley has rejoined the Brisbane Heat ahead of Weber WBBL|12 after the contract embargo was lifted last week. Cricket Australia confirmed the signing on Monday, bringing the 26-year-old back to the Queensland-based franchise she previously represented.

Dunkley strengthens the Heat's spin options as the side prepares to defend its strong record from WBBL|11 when it reached the final. The signing forms part of the club's list finalisation process now underway across all eight WBBL teams.

Full squad details for every franchise are now available as clubs complete their recruitment ahead of the December tournament.

Sep 2

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi defends England Test series changes

Naqvi says mid-series overhaul was essential despite public criticism.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi says the changes made during the England Test series were essential and that critics who have done nothing themselves do not affect him.

The board released seven players and two coaches from the squad after Pakistan's 194-run defeat at Lord's. Naqvi said the overhaul was necessary to address ongoing performance issues.

The third Test begins on September 9 at Edgbaston. Pakistan trail the series 0-2.

BreakingNewsSep 2

Matthew Fisher lifts Surrey in relegation battle with Yorkshire

Fisher channels disappointment at former club for Surrey's survival push.

Matthew Fisher, axed by England for the third Pakistan Test, lifted Surrey in their relegation bout with Yorkshire. Fisher took key wickets as Surrey fought to avoid the drop.

Fisher's performance came after he was left out of England's squad for the final Test at Edgbaston. The Surrey seamer's contribution proved crucial in the County Championship match.

England's decision to omit Fisher from the national squad left him available for Surrey's survival push. The result keeps Surrey's hopes of staying in the top division alive.

VerifiedNewsSep 2

Smriti Mandhana breaks Mithali Raj's all-time run record

Smriti Mandhana breaks Mithali Raj's record for most runs in women's international cricket with a century against Hong Kong.

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana surpassed Mithali Raj to become the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket during India's Women's Asia Cup match against Hong Kong in Dubai on Thursday. Hong Kong won the toss and elected to bowl against an unchanged India side.

Mandhana reached the landmark with a century that also powered India's innings on a batting-friendly surface at Dubai International Stadium. The record had stood to Mithali Raj before Thursday's match.

India posted 193 for five in their 20 overs. Hong Kong captain Natasha Miles returned to lead the side after missing their opening match.

via ESPNcricinfo, NDTV Sports, Hindustan Times

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