Pakistan commentator Bazid Khan said India receive five-day pitches in England while Pakistan are given three-day tracks. His remarks followed Pakistan’s recent tour of England and comparisons with India’s earlier visit. Khan argued the disparity affects preparation and match outcomes.

No official response has come from the ECB or the ICC match referee panel. Pitch reports from both tours showed varying bounce and carry, yet Khan maintained the allocation pattern disadvantages touring sides from Pakistan.

The PCB has not lodged a formal complaint but is expected to raise the issue at the next ICC cricket committee meeting.

Middlesex captain Leus du Plooy and director of cricket Alan Coleman will both leave the club at the end of the year. The announcements were made separately but cover the same departure timeline.

Du Plooy has led Middlesex since 2023. Coleman has held the director of cricket role for five years and oversaw the county's playing and recruitment operations.

The club has not announced replacements for either position. Both departures take effect after the conclusion of the 2026 domestic season.

India's T20I captain Shreyas Iyer was spotted with Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta in Bandra, Mumbai. The meeting took place ahead of the T20I series against Afghanistan.

Iyer assumed the T20I captaincy after leading Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title in 2024. He was subsequently acquired by Punjab Kings for the 2026 season.

The sighting follows Iyer's appointment as India captain and comes as he prepares for his first bilateral series in the role. Punjab Kings are expected to build their 2026 campaign around his leadership.

Pakistan have launched an investigation into discipline and conduct during their highly dysfunctional tour of England, with two players understood to have had their mobile phones confiscated as part of the probe. A spokesperson for the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed on Monday that an investigation is currently under way.

No individuals have been named in the inquiry, which follows the removal of nine players fined during Pakistan's recent tour of the Caribbean. The investigation comes amid Pakistan's Test series defeat to England at Lord's.

The board has not provided a timeline for the inquiry's completion or indicated what sanctions might follow if breaches are confirmed.

Mayank Agarwal was dismissed for a duck while batting for Durham in the County Championship match against Middlesex. Nineteen-year-old Middlesex bowler Sebastian Morgan claimed the wicket on a 25-ball dismissal.

Agarwal, who previously played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, is on a short-term contract with Durham for the remainder of the English domestic season. The 34-year-old opener arrived with expectations after a strong domestic record in India.

Durham officials confirmed Agarwal will remain with the county for the balance of the Championship campaign, with further opportunities dependent on his adaptation to English conditions.

Pakistan cricket's administrative turmoil resurfaced this week after PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi's handling of the England tour drew sharp criticism from players and officials. Reports from London indicate communication breakdowns between the touring party and the board over selection and logistics.

The episode follows a pattern of governance disputes that have marked Naqvi's tenure since he assumed the role in 2023. Former players have called for structural reforms to limit individual authority over team matters.

India's cricket board will monitor developments as it prepares its own governance review later this year.

The ICC confirmed that Fatima Sana breached Article 2.5 of the Code of Conduct during the Women's Asia Cup match against India. The rule covers language, actions or gestures that disparage or could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon dismissal. Officials imposed a fine of 10 percent of match fee and one demerit point.

The incident occurred during Pakistan's game in the tournament. Match officials reported the behaviour after the on-field exchange. Fatima Sana accepted the sanction without contest.

The ICC applies these penalties to maintain conduct standards across international fixtures. Further breaches within the monitoring period could lead to additional sanctions under the code.

Cricket Australia has approved a plan allowing states to sell 49 per cent stakes in Big Bash League franchises. A formal announcement is expected on 8 September. The decision comes despite opposition from New South Wales and Queensland.

The plan permits private investment in BBL teams while states retain majority control. Cricket Australia confirmed the approval on Monday. The move aims to increase commercial revenue for the domestic competition.

NSW and Queensland have raised concerns over the structure of the proposal. The formal announcement will outline the next steps for interested investors.

The Pakistan Cricket Board will investigate the conduct and discipline of its players during the ongoing Test series in England. At this stage, the board has not identified specific targets or provided a completion timeline.

The inquiry follows Pakistan's heavy defeats in the first two Tests and the mid-series removal of seven players and two coaches. National selector Misbah-ul-Haq resigned after the squad overhaul.

The board has urged the public to rely on official updates amid growing speculation.

The ECB has named a 20-player England Lions squad for two T20 matches against Sri Lanka on September 11 and 13.

The squad includes Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton and Saqib Mahmood, along with capped players Mason Crane, Tom Hartley and Luke Wood. Jonathan Trott will serve as head coach.

Several members of the group featured in England's recent white-ball programmes and the U19 World Cup.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has launched an internal disciplinary investigation following reports of match-fixing concerns during the Test series against England. The probe comes after Pakistan's 194-run defeat in the second Test at Lord's and the subsequent removal of seven players and two coaches.

The board has not named individuals under investigation or provided a timeline for completion. Earlier measures included confiscation of players' mobile phones and restrictions on contacts during the tour.

National selector Misbah-ul-Haq resigned after the squad changes.