Former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has criticised PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi and coaches Aaqib Javed and Mike Hesson following Pakistan's Test series defeat to England at Lord's. Ajmal said the board's leadership and coaching decisions contributed to the team's poor performance.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as ACC president, is scheduled to attend the Women's Asia Cup final. His presence raises questions about trophy presentation if India wins, following last year's incident when India declined to accept the Men's Asia Cup trophy from him.

Former Test coach Jason Gillespie blamed Aaqib Javed for selection interference and said Pakistan needs cricket people in leadership roles rather than political appointees.

Karun Nair scored 104 for KSCA Secretary's XI in the Dr K Thimmappaiah Memorial Tournament after being left out of South Zone's Duleep Trophy final squad. Nair left the South Zone camp midway through the match citing personal reasons.

The century came in his first innings since the omission. South Zone coach Vikram Verma had stated that Nair departed for personal reasons, though Nair's social-media response suggested otherwise.

Nair has not featured in South Zone's last two Duleep Trophy matches.

Wisden has asked why India continue to leave out left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav despite consistent white-ball returns. The publication noted that Kuldeep has not featured in several recent T20I squads despite strong domestic and IPL numbers.

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer also criticised the selection committee for omitting both Kuldeep and Rinku Singh from the T20I side that faced Afghanistan. Jaffer said the pair's white-ball record warranted continued selection.

India's next T20I series is against Australia in November. No official explanation has been given for Kuldeep's repeated absences.

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.

South Zone captain Tilak Varma engaged in a verbal exchange with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the Duleep Trophy final at Chepauk. The 15-year-old fell for 44 shortly after the sledging was captured on the stump microphone.

Sooryavanshi had struck five fours and one six before the incident. East Zone reached 385 for four at stumps on day one.

The youngster signed autographs for fans after the day's play. Reports indicate he is not currently in India's red-ball plans.

Former India batter Abhinav Mukund said the selection panel must balance Jasprit Bumrah's fitness with India's need for a proven death bowler in ODIs. Bumrah has not played a 50-over match since the 2023 World Cup.

Bumrah is reported to be clinically fit for the upcoming Afghanistan T20I series but must complete practice matches before a final decision. The simulations are scheduled between 4 and 9 September.

Selectors must decide whether to include a bowler with limited availability or build depth with players who can play across formats. The board has not confirmed Bumrah's participation in the 50-over format after the T20 series.

Rohit Sharma's promotional video for his upcoming television show has revived his famous on-field remark 'Garden Se Reporting Live'. The former India captain will host Family Full House with Rohit Sharma, which premieres on September 19.

The show marks Rohit's entry into entertainment programming while his future in the 2027 ODI World Cup remains uncertain. The promo has drawn attention online for its playful nod to his cricket persona.

Rohit has not confirmed whether he will continue playing ODIs after the current cycle.

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina said Abhishek Sharma should play Test cricket. Raina made the comments during an interview on Aakash Chopra's YouTube channel. He argued that the opener's aggressive batting style could translate to the longest format with the right adjustments.

Raina also highlighted Rishabh Pant as an impressive asset in white-ball formats. The former India all-rounder questioned whether IPL owners and state associations are discouraging young players from pursuing red-ball careers. He expressed confidence in Abhishek's potential to succeed in Test cricket.

Abhishek Sharma turns 26 on Friday and is set to feature in India's upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan.

Leicestershire saved the follow-on and secured a draw against Nottinghamshire through a last-wicket partnership of 106 between Tom Scriven and Josh Davey. The stand rescued the Foxes after they trailed badly on first innings.

The result drops defending champions Nottinghamshire to second place in Division One. Leicestershire move off the bottom and gain valuable points.

The match at Trent Bridge ended with both sides sharing the points after four days of play.

Brian Lara has joined other former captains in asking Pakistan authorities to arrange independent medical checks for Imran Khan and make sure the former prime minister gets proper care while he remains in custody.

Khan's supporters say his vision has deteriorated, and Lara and Pat Cummins have pressed the point that treatment shouldn't wait for the outcome of the corruption case. Khan denies the charges, which his backers call politically driven.

Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma said the quick turnaround from the Duleep Trophy final to India's T20I series against Afghanistan will be slightly challenging. Both players acknowledged the need to adapt to different formats within days.

The Duleep Trophy final between East Zone and South Zone begins on September 6 in Chennai. KL Rahul will miss the match for South Zone, while Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Siraj have been confirmed in the side.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will make his first five-day appearance in the final for East Zone. Both captains said adapting to the schedule is part of the job and offered no excuses.

Former Pakistan all-rounder Rashid Khan has sarcastically advised the Pakistan Cricket Board to make senior selector Aqib Javed the non-playing captain for all formats. Javed had criticised the team's management and selections after recent defeats.

The PCB is reportedly set to sack Javed from the men's selection committee following the England series loss. Javed had been seen as a key figure in the board's setup.

Rashid Khan's comments come amid ongoing debate over Pakistan's selection policies and team performance in white-ball cricket.

Division Two leaders Durham ended day three against Northants with a lead of 188 runs and three wickets remaining. They will resume on 312 for seven on the final morning.

Middlesex took control of their match against Lancashire after 19 wickets fell on day three. Both games remain finely poised heading into the last day.

Durham need quick wickets on day four to press for victory before the weather forecast turns.

Division Two leaders Durham ended day three of their County Championship match against Northants with a lead of 188 runs and three wickets in hand.

The visitors will resume on 312 for 7 on the final morning. Middlesex took control of their match against Lancashire after 19 wickets fell on day three.

Both matches remain finely poised heading into the last day.