The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to remove Aqib Javed from the men's selection committee after Pakistan's series defeat to England. Javed had been Mohsin Naqvi's preferred choice when he joined the panel, and he helped shape recent limited-overs squads.

The decision comes after Pakistan's poor showing in the white-ball series against England. A reshuffled selection panel is expected to be named in the next few days.

Punjab all-rounder Ramandeep Singh said Anmolpreet Singh deserves an IPL contract after strong performances in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026.

Anmolpreet scored 110 for Jalandhar Warriors on Thursday and 125 not out off 47 balls earlier in the week. Ramandeep told reporters the consistent run-scoring should translate into a franchise opportunity.

The Sher-E-Punjab T20 League continues in Mohali with both teams still needing points to improve their standings.

Matthew Hayden said Dinesh Karthik would be a strong choice as Chennai Super Kings head coach. CSK ended their 18-year association with Stephen Fleming after the 2025 season.

Hayden cited Karthik's local roots and his experience coaching India Under-19 as factors that make him suitable. Karthik played multiple seasons for CSK during his career.

The franchise is searching for a new head coach ahead of the IPL 2027 season. No appointment has been confirmed yet.

Iceland Cricket issued a tongue-in-cheek statement offering to learn strategy from PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi after Pakistan’s recent tour setbacks. The post referenced Naqvi’s earlier defence of board decisions by citing India’s losses.

The remark follows a major squad overhaul that saw seven players sent home from England. Pakistan’s results have drawn scrutiny of the board’s governance and selection process.

Naqvi has not responded to the social media post. The PCB has yet to issue a detailed explanation for the mid-tour changes.

Cricket Australia has named Lisa Keightley as its national development lead. She will focus on strengthening pathways for players, coaches and support staff across the women's game.

Keightley brings experience from previous roles in Australian cricket development programmes. The appointment comes as Cricket Australia seeks to expand its women's cricket infrastructure ahead of future international cycles.

The board did not announce a specific start date for the new role.

The Cricket Association of Bengal has banned 65 cricketers for age fraud in a major verification crackdown. The action follows the discovery of discrepancies in official records across multiple junior teams.

India Under-19 leg-spinner Rohit Yadav received a two-year ban from the BCCI after the association flagged irregularities in his documentation. Yadav, originally from Uttar Pradesh, represented India during the Under-19 tour of Sri Lanka in July and is now ruled out of the upcoming series against Australia.

The suspension covers all age-group and senior domestic cricket. The BCCI has not announced any further action against the remaining 64 players beyond the initial bans imposed by the state association.

Hardik Pandya was photographed meeting Border Security Force personnel while continuing his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. The India all-rounder was seen sporting a bald look during the interaction, which has since gone viral on social media.

Pandya has not been named in India's T20I squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan as he awaits full fitness clearance. He has been working on his recovery programme at the Centre of Excellence facility.

Jasprit Bumrah remains in the squad for the Afghanistan series subject to clearance from the same centre.

Veteran India pacer Mohammad Shami celebrated his 36th birthday on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He is currently playing for East Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2026.

Shami was not shortlisted among the five fast bowlers considered for India's upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand in November. The series will be crucial to India's hopes of reaching next year's World Test Championship final.

Both Tests will be must-win for India if they want to keep their hopes of qualifying for the WTC final alive. Shami continues his domestic comeback through the Duleep Trophy.

An England great has questioned Babar Azam's authority as Pakistan Test captain following the PCB's mass sackings of coaching staff. The former player suggested Babar should consider resigning from the role.

Calls for Babar's resignation have intensified after the board removed several senior officials in a major restructuring. The captain's position has come under scrutiny despite his strong individual performances.

Pakistan are scheduled to play a three-Test series in Australia later this year. The PCB has not confirmed whether leadership changes will be made before that tour.

Former Australia head coach Shelley Keightley has signed a two-year extension to remain head coach of Sydney Thunder. She will continue in the role despite uncertainty over her future with Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League.

ESPNcricinfo reported the development on Friday. Keightley was appointed to a Cricket Australia development role while Thunder confirmed her continued presence at the club.

The dual commitment leaves her WPL position with Mumbai Indians in doubt. No official confirmation has been issued by the franchise on whether she will return for the next season.

The Mumbai Cricket Association has asked the BCCI for permission to film a documentary chronicling the upcoming domestic season.

Filmmaker Patrick Graham has been approached to direct the project, which aims to record the daily workings of Mumbai’s age-group and senior teams. The MCA has not yet confirmed broadcast details.

The request is part of a broader effort by the association to increase visibility for domestic cricket in the state.

WNBA fans have backed ESPN anchor Linda Cohn after she raised questions about A'ja Wilson's withdrawal from the Team USA World Cup squad. The Las Vegas Aces forward pulled out of the tournament citing personal reasons.

Cohn suggested on air that Wilson's decision may be linked to ongoing discussions around Caitlin Clark's national team involvement. The comments sparked debate across social media platforms.

Wilson has not responded to the speculation. Team USA officials have confirmed she will miss the tournament but remain eligible for future selection.