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Sanju Samson is back in India's 15-man T20I squad for the three-match series against Afghanistan that starts on September 13. Hardik Pandya remains unavailable with recurring fitness problems. Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are named subject to fitness clearance from the Centre of Excellence. All three matches will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Hampshire reverse Scott Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash over 2017 acquittal on rape and assault charges.
Hampshire have withdrawn New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn from their County Championship squad following fan opposition to his signing. The club had named him for the final four matches but reversed the decision on September 2, 2026 after supporters voiced strong criticism over his past legal case. Kuggeleijn was acquitted of rape and indecent assault charges in 2017.
The U-turn came after Kuggeleijn's name appeared on a published team sheet without prior announcement. Protests followed his inclusion at previous counties. One fan described the move as a disgrace while another labelled it shameful and a new low for the club.
Hampshire confirmed the decision after social media criticism intensified. The episode renews questions over how counties weigh past legal cases during player selection.
India will play Hong Kong China in their second Group A match of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 on Thursday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The match will be broadcast live on television and streaming platforms, with details of the schedule released by the tournament organisers.
India secured a convincing win in their opening match and will look to maintain their unbeaten record in the group stage.
Sri Lanka have appointed Charith Asalanka as white-ball vice-captain for the upcoming series against England. Asalanka returns to the leadership group after being removed as ODI captain three months ago.
Kusal Mendis continues as the white-ball captain. All-rounder Dasun Shanaka makes an ODI comeback after a two-and-a-half-year absence from the format.
The series begins later this month. Asalanka's appointment signals a reset in Sri Lanka's limited-overs leadership structure.
Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 helped South Zone reach the Duleep Trophy final against East Zone.
Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 51 as South Zone beat North Zone by seven wickets to reach the Duleep Trophy final against East Zone. The 23-year-old had scored an unbeaten 116 in the first innings and finished the match with 167 runs across both innings.
South Zone will face Ishan Kishan's East Zone in the final. Tilak Varma has said his strength is red-ball cricket and that he has always wanted to play Test cricket for India.
Gautam Gambhir will decide whether Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are available for the final because of their T20I commitments against Afghanistan.
Hampshire remove Scott Kuggeleijn from squad after fan protests over past charges.
Hampshire have withdrawn New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn from their squad following widespread protests from supporters. Kuggeleijn was acquitted of rape and indecent assault charges in 2017.
The club faced immediate backlash after naming the player without a formal announcement. Multiple fans described the signing as shameful and called for his removal from the roster.
Hampshire confirmed the U-turn within days, and Kuggeleijn will not play any matches for the county this season.
Robinson reaches fifth in Test bowling rankings; Brevis enters T20I top four.
Ollie Robinson moved to fifth in the latest ICC men’s Test bowling rankings after taking wickets for England against Pakistan. Robinson’s rise follows consistent performances in the ongoing three-match series. England’s attack has taken 40 wickets across the first two Tests.
In the T20I rankings, South Africa’s Dewald Brevis entered the top four after scoring two successive half-centuries in the Namibia Tri-Series. Brevis sits behind Ishan Kishan, Sahibzada Farhan and Abhishek Sharma. Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha gained 29 places to reach 25th among Test batters after scoring twin centuries against India.
Devdutt Padikkal moved up five spots among Indian Test batters after twin centuries in Sri Lanka. Shubman Gill slipped two places to ninth and Jasprit Bumrah dropped one spot to third among bowlers.
South Zone add three India internationals for the Duleep Trophy final against East Zone.
KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Siraj have been added to South Zone's squad for the Duleep Trophy 2026 final against East Zone. The match is scheduled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from September 6 to 10.
The BCCI has told senior players to feature in domestic cricket. South Zone have 13 titles to their name, the last one coming in 2023. East Zone will be in the hunt for just their third crown, having won the tournament last in the 2012-13 season.
Devdutt Padikkal climbed five spots in the ICC Test rankings after his twin centuries in Sri Lanka. Gautam Gambhir will decide whether 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays in the final for East Zone.
Devdutt Padikkal gains five ICC ranking spots; Sonal Dinusha jumps 29 places after Colombo centuries.
Devdutt Padikkal moved up five spots in the latest ICC Test rankings after scoring twin centuries during India's tour of Sri Lanka. The RCB batter now sits at 54th among Test batsmen.
Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha recorded the largest jump, climbing 29 places to reach 25th after scoring resilient centuries in the second Test at Colombo. Captain Shubman Gill slipped two positions to ninth, while Jasprit Bumrah dropped one place among bowlers.
The rankings update reflects individual performances from the completed two-Test series between India and Sri Lanka.
BCCI introduces stricter fitness verification to prevent last-minute squad withdrawals.
The BCCI now wants 200% certainty on a player's fitness and availability before he makes any squad. The decision follows a string of late withdrawals that drew criticism at the Centre of Excellence. Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy all carried fitness asterisks into the Afghanistan T20I squad.
Selectors must now have written medical clearance before they finalise a name. That replaces the old risk-on-risk-off habit of picking borderline cases and hoping they held up. The board is ready to name fewer players rather than carry passengers who might break down mid-series.
State associations will have to watch workloads more closely, and the Centre of Excellence will face tougher questions when assessments prove wrong.
India captain Gill and former captain Iyer join BCCI review of recent white-ball results.
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are expected to attend the BCCI review meeting in Mumbai on September 3 to assess India's recent white-ball performances. The meeting was originally planned after defeats in Ireland and England but was postponed due to the two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
Gill's captaincy and Iyer's role in the limited-overs setup are expected to feature in discussions. India's decline across formats and players repeatedly breaking down are among issues likely to be raised.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir, chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar and Centre of Excellence chief VVS Laxman are expected to attend.
Mosimane takes charge with 2030 World Cup target set.
Pitso Mosimane has been named South Africa head coach with a mandate to target success at the 2030 World Cup. The appointment was confirmed by SAFA president Danny Jordaan.
Mosimane replaces the previous coaching setup and brings experience from club and international levels. The 2030 World Cup on African soil is viewed as a significant opportunity.
Details of support staff and preparation plans are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Shoaib Malik says PCB should hold leadership accountable before dropping players mid-tour.
Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has criticised the PCB's decision to sack seven players mid-series during the England Test tour. Malik stated that accountability should start with those who broke the system rather than the players who were dropped. The mass changes came after Pakistan lost the Lord's Test by 194 runs, giving England an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series. PCB selector Aaqib Javed had earlier defended the overhaul by citing leadership failures on the field. The third Test begins on September 9 at Edgbaston.
Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar identified Shubman Gill as the batter he would most like to dismiss in the IPL. Brar made the comment following the conclusion of the 2026 IPL season.
The left-arm spinner also revealed that former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh remains his cricketing idol. Brar has been a retained player for Punjab Kings heading into the next season.
Gill currently captains the Indian Test side and leads the batting unit across formats for the national team.
Prabhsimran’s 125 off 47 balls powers Jalandhar to victory; Dasgupta calls for Jadeja alternatives.
Prabhsimran Singh scored an unbeaten 125 off 47 balls to guide Jalandhar to a 265-run target with 19 balls remaining. His innings included multiple sixes and overshadowed Abhishek Sharma’s 82 and Naman Dhir’s 117.
The match featured 25 sixes among the three batters. Jalandhar completed the chase inside 40 overs on a batting-friendly surface.
Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta urged selectors to look beyond Ravindra Jadeja for the Test side. Dasgupta highlighted Manav Suthar’s potential as an alternative spin option.
Colombage and Ratnayake receive first international white-ball selections for England tour.
Sri Lanka have named Sachindu Colombage and Tharindu Ratnayake in their squad for the white-ball tour to England. Colombage received his first international call-up while Ratnayake earned his maiden white-ball selection. Both players earned their spots through strong domestic performances in recent months.
The pair join the squad ahead of the limited-overs series against England. The tour provides the duo with their first opportunity to represent Sri Lanka in white-ball cricket at the international level.
Brisbane Heat signed England spinner Sophie Dunkley as their first overseas player for WBBL|12.
Brisbane Heat completed the signing of England spinner Sophie Dunkley as their first overseas player for WBBL|12. The move begins the club's overseas recruitment ahead of the December tournament. Cricket Australia confirmed the deal and released full squads for all WBBL teams.
Dunkley will join the Heat's squad as they prepare for the upcoming season. Several other WBBL clubs have started approaching overseas players after the contract embargo was lifted. The tournament will run alongside the men's Big Bash League with matches scheduled across Australia.
Dunkley's experience in English domestic cricket and international cricket adds depth to Brisbane's spin options. The Heat will look to build a competitive squad for the title challenge. Other teams are expected to announce their overseas signings in the coming weeks.
The BCCI has summoned head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar for a review meeting after India’s poor away results. The board will assess the team’s struggles in England and Ireland.
Hardik Pandya’s role and fitness ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup are also expected to be discussed. The meeting was initially called to address the T20I series defeats and the ODI series loss.
Officials will meet at the board’s headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday.
Aaqib Javed has defended PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi's decision to sack coaches and release players during the England tour. The selector cited prolonged failure to compete as justification for the intervention.
Javed stated that the board had no choice but to step in after the team's consistent underperformance. The overhaul included changes to both the squad composition and coaching staff.
The intervention came after Pakistan lost the Lord's Test by 194 runs, giving England an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series.
BCCI calls high-level meeting to review overseas performances and plan ahead.
The BCCI will hold a review meeting in Mumbai on Thursday with head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman. The meeting follows India’s T20I and ODI series losses in England and Ireland.
Officials are expected to assess player fitness, selection strategy and preparation for upcoming tours. Hardik Pandya’s availability for the 2027 ODI World Cup is also on the agenda.
The board aims to finalise the core group for the home season that includes series against New Zealand and Australia.
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