Cricket Australia announced a 16-player squad for the three-match Test series against South Africa. Marnus Labuschagne retains his place despite recent struggles, with Cooper Connolly and Josh Inglis included as possible replacements. Selection chief George Bailey said all options remain open for the number three position.

The tour marks Australia's first Test visit to South Africa since 2018. South Africa have named their squad for the preceding three-match ODI series against Australia, which begins their home summer. The Test leg starts later this month.

Labuschagne's continued selection reflects selectors' willingness to back established players through form dips. The additions of Connolly and Inglis provide depth across batting and wicketkeeping options.

The summer of cricket concludes with the third ODI between England and Ireland at Worcester. Highlights of the match are available to watch on BBC iPlayer. The series marks the final international fixtures of the English summer before the domestic season takes over.

England and Ireland have completed their three-match ODI series at New Road. The broadcast platform provides viewers access to key moments from the contest between the two sides.

The conclusion of this series brings the international schedule in England to a close for the current season.

Sadeesha Samarawickrama stayed not out on 48 as Sri Lanka chased down Bangladesh by four wickets and booked their place in the Women's Asia Cup semi-finals. Praboda claimed career-best figures of 3 for 21 to keep Bangladesh in check after they chose to bat first. Sri Lanka finished the job with overs to spare at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The result leaves UAE needing a heavy win over Bangladesh in their final group match if they are to catch them on net run rate. Sri Lanka end the group stage second in Group B behind India.

Former India opener Aakash Chopra says the BCCI's plan for SENA warm-ups ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup makes sense, but only if the opposition is strong.

He pointed out that second-string attacks won't give the side the kind of test they need. The quality of the bowling they face, he said, will decide whether these matches are actually useful.

The BCCI hasn't named any opponents or dates yet.

Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq criticised the PCB's recent squad overhaul, describing it as cosmetic surgery that will not fix deeper structural problems. Misbah resigned shortly after the board issued show-cause notices to every member of the selection committee.

The PCB axed seven players and two coaches midway through the England series. The board also seized players' mobile phones ahead of the Test, citing ICC integrity regulations.

Misbah urged the PCB to study India's long-term investment model rather than pursue quick fixes after consecutive defeats.

A video from the Kerala Cricket League 2026 final presentation ceremony showing S Sreesanth and Sanju Samson avoiding a handshake has circulated widely on social media. The moment has prompted speculation about tension between the two Kerala cricketers.

Sreesanth greeted several people on stage but moved past Samson without making contact. Neither player has commented on the incident.

Samson is currently with Rajasthan Royals, while Sreesanth works as a commentator and mentor in domestic cricket.

Suresh Raina praised Rishabh Pant's hard work and performances, calling him one of his favourite players and highlighting his X-factor. Raina said Pant will mature in white-ball cricket and the IPL as well.

Pant has not played an ODI or T20I since 2022. He remains India's Test vice-captain and leads Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL.

Raina urged Pant to work on his mindset to revive his limited-overs career.

Shubman Gill scored 40 runs off 21 balls at a strike rate of 190.48 in his first T20 match since the IPL 2026 final. The India captain struck seven fours and one six while opening the batting for Fazilka Falcons in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League.

Gill's appearance came after India's recent Test series in Sri Lanka. He wasted little time in finding his timing, reaching his runs in quick time during the match against Ludhiana Lions.

Fazilka Falcons edged Ludhiana Lions by one run in a last-ball thriller. Gill was named Player of the Match for his contribution to the narrow victory.

Rishabh Pant and Harry Brook have both played 40 Tests with contrasting records in the middle order. Pant has scored more runs at a higher strike rate, while Brook has a better average and conversion rate.

Pant remains India's Test vice-captain and leads Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. Brook captains England in white-ball cricket and is a key batter in their Test side.

The comparison highlights two different approaches to aggressive middle-order batting in the modern era.

Shreyas Gopal said he wants to show that leg-spinners can succeed in red-ball cricket after taking 48 wickets in last year's Ranji Trophy. The Chennai Super Kings spinner also scored five fifties with the bat.

Gopal has been named in South Zone's squad for the Duleep Trophy final against East Zone. He will play his 100th first-class match in the same game.

South Zone face East Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from Sunday.

Twenty-one-year-old Jharkhand batter Shikhar Mohan scored 85 off 120 balls on his Duleep Trophy debut for East Zone against South Zone in the final at Chennai. Batting at number three, he added a 94-run partnership with Ishan Kishan before his dismissal late on day one.

East Zone finished at 385 for four, with Ishan Kishan unbeaten on 111 and Kumar Kushagra not out on 63. Abhimanyu Easwaran made 72 and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 44.

Kishan said the team opted to bat first because the surface looked like a decent wicket with some moisture. He praised Mohammed Shami's intensity and said the veteran seamer asked for extra overs.