Josh Hull narrowly missed out on a maiden first-class century for Leicestershire against Nottinghamshire, BBC Sport reported. The once-capped England Test bowler reached 96 before being dismissed.
Hull's near-miss came during Leicestershire's County Championship match at the Uptonsteel County Ground. The 22-year-old left-arm seamer has been a consistent performer with the bat this season.
The innings extended his reputation as an all-round contributor, though he will have to wait for his first hundred at first-class level. Leicestershire continue their campaign without the milestone.
Kris Srikkanth said India's decision to field a full-strength squad against Afghanistan was a fear-driven mistake.
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth criticised the selection committee for picking a full-strength squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.
Srikkanth said the decision reflected fear after recent losses to Ireland and England. He argued the selectors missed an opportunity to test younger players and build squad depth ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
The selectors retained most of the core group that struggled in the preceding white-ball tours. Srikkanth described the approach as a short-term safety measure rather than a long-term investment in new talent.
Deepti credited India's consistent edge over Pakistan to staying ahead in planning and execution.
Deepti Sharma said India have stayed one step ahead of Pakistan in women's cricket after the seven-wicket victory in the Women's Asia Cup group match. India bowled Pakistan out for 55 and chased the target in 8.4 overs.
Shree Charani took 3 for 7 and Prema Rawat claimed 3 for 9 as the spinners triggered a collapse of six wickets for nine runs. Harmanpreet Kaur top-scored with an unbeaten 18 in the chase.
The win took India through to the semi-finals unbeaten.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board raised match fees for players following the postponement of the Bangladesh Premier League.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has raised match fees for players, a move that comes after the BPL postponement left many without their usual domestic earnings.
The fee hike covers both international and domestic matches, though the board has not released the new figures. Geo Super reported the announcement, which the BCB framed as support during the domestic calendar disruption.
Details on the revised structure are due in the coming weeks.
The BCCI convened a rare high-level meeting in Mumbai with Gambhir, both captains, and the chief of coaching to chart Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's career path—keeping red-ball cricket off the table for now.
The BCCI pulled together an unusual group in Mumbai: head coach Gautam Gambhir, captains Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, BCCI president Mithun Manhas, secretary Jay Shah's representative Saikia, and VVS Laxman from the Centre of Excellence. All for a 15-year-old batsman named Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
The meeting carved out a structured pathway for his development—one that's built on domestic and franchise white-ball cricket for now. Despite the T20I push that's already come his way, India's red-ball setup isn't in the picture yet. Sooryavanshi starts a new round of assignments on Sunday.
This kind of coordinated planning isn't standard BCCI procedure for a teenager. It suggests the board sees him differently from the usual pipeline—but it also signals they're in no rush to throw him into Test cricket.
Yuvraj posts sit-up video for Abhishek's 26th birthday; SRH opener set for Afghanistan series.
Former India batter Yuvraj Singh posted a short clip on Instagram for Abhishek Sharma's 26th birthday. The joke was simple: Abhishek had to do sit-ups on camera for every rash shot he'd played this season.
Abhishek opens for Sunrisers Hyderabad and has become a regular in India's T20 side. He'll play the three-match series against Afghanistan that starts next week. Yuvraj's caption wished him a year full of runs and the hundreds to go with them.
The two have known each other since Abhishek's early days in Hyderabad, and the video is the latest public reminder that the relationship hasn't ended with Yuvraj's retirement. Abhishek plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.
Abhinav Mukund said selectors face difficult choices over Bumrah's availability for the Afghanistan T20I series.
Jasprit Bumrah and three other India players will undergo fitness tests before the Afghanistan T20I series after completing match simulations from September 4 to 9. The results will determine their availability for the series in New Delhi.
Bumrah is reported to be clinically fit, though he must still complete practice matches before final selection. Mitchell Starc remains unavailable for the series.
Abhinav Mukund said the coming months present a tricky period for selectors who must balance player workload with series demands.
Bumrah is being protected while Shami is being tested for durability, turning selection into a workload chess game.
The BCCI is managing Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami on different fitness timelines ahead of the New Zealand tour. Bumrah is being wrapped in cotton wool after a knee injury in July, while Shami is being asked to prove he can still endure an overseas workload through domestic cricket.
Bumrah will undergo match simulations and fitness tests before the Afghanistan T20I series, with an LSG pacer kept as backup. Shami, at 36, will play his 100th first-class match in the Duleep Trophy final and has taken 382 first-class wickets.
Selectors have kept Shami at arm's length for red-ball duty despite consistent domestic returns. The dual-track approach turns selection into a workload-management decision rather than a straight form assessment.
Jasprit Bumrah may play one Ranji Trophy match before India's Test series against New Zealand later this year. Selectors want to assess his fitness after his last Test against South Africa in 2024.
Bumrah has been named in squads for the Afghanistan T20Is and the Asian Games. His availability depends on recovery from match simulations scheduled between 4 and 9 September.
The board is managing its leading fast bowler ahead of a packed home season that includes multiple Test series. No decision has been taken on whether he will feature in the Ranji Trophy.
India's cricket board is pushing for special housing for its Asian Games squad, but the IOA's refusal reveals an emerging power struggle over cricket's place in the multi-sport Games.
The BCCI is considering special housing arrangements for its cricketers during the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The board wants to avoid the three-star and four-star accommodation currently allocated to athletes. An advance team is evaluating facilities before a final decision.
The Indian Olympic Association has rejected any preferential treatment for cricketers. It maintains that all participants must receive equitable accommodation under the official allocation. The IOA position applies across all sports and delegations.
The standoff reflects cricket's growing influence within India's Olympic movement. The BCCI's financial power and separate logistics capabilities create tension with the IOA's mandate for equal treatment across disciplines.
Chahal's 4 for 36 helped bowl Durham out for 205 in the County Championship.
Yuzvendra Chahal took four wickets as Northamptonshire bowled Durham out for 205 in the County Championship. The Indian leg-spinner finished with 4 for 36 on the opening day at Wantage Road. David Bedingham top-scored for Durham with 81.
Seven Indian players were in action across the first and second divisions of the County Championship on Thursday. Chahal's spell came during Durham's first innings after the visitors opted to bat first. Northamptonshire's bowlers restricted the scoring rate throughout the day.
The match continues on Friday with Northamptonshire needing to build a substantial first-innings total. Chahal's performance adds to his case for consideration in India's upcoming limited-overs assignments.
Siddharth added the bouncer to his repertoire after studying Krunal Pandya's IPL tactics.
M. Siddharth developed his bouncer variation after watching Krunal Pandya's use of the delivery during the IPL. The spinner made the adjustment while preparing for the TNPL 2026 season with Kovai Kings. Siddharth credited Pandya's approach for giving him confidence to experiment with short-pitched bowling.
The left-arm spinner played a key role in Kovai Kings' title-winning campaign. His variations proved effective on the slower surfaces typical of the Tamil Nadu Premier League. Kovai Kings defended totals and chased successfully throughout the tournament.
Siddharth's work on the bouncer adds another dimension to his bowling. The variation could prove useful in T20 cricket where batters look to attack length deliveries. His success in the TNPL may lead to opportunities in other domestic T20 competitions.
S Siddharth credited his TNPL wicket haul to skills developed during IPL exposure with the Super Giants.
Tamil Nadu left-arm spinner S Siddharth finished second on the TNPL 2026 wicket charts with 16 scalps and posted the tournament's best economy rate of 5.08. He said his success came from confidence gained during IPL exposure.
Siddharth worked on his bouncers after watching Krunal Pandya use the variation in the IPL. The skills helped him trouble batters on slower TNPL surfaces.
VIDA Kovai Kings won the TNPL title after defeating Madurai Panthers in the final.
Sadagoppan Ramesh said Sanju Samson should be considered CSK's next captain after returning to India's T20I squad.
Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh said Sanju Samson should be considered Chennai Super Kings' next captain after the wicketkeeper-batter returned to the national T20I squad.
Ramesh made the remarks after Samson was included for India's upcoming series against Afghanistan. The 31-year-old moved to CSK ahead of the 2026 IPL season after spending his entire career with Rajasthan Royals.
Ex-India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta suggested the selectors experiment with a Samson-Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opening combination. Dasgupta said testing different partnerships now would help India prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Wasim Akram reflects on his past mentorship of Irfan Pathan amid the batter's recent social media comments.
Wasim Akram once gave tips to Irfan Pathan, who grew up watching Pakistan and admiring his bowling. Pathan has since posted critically about Pakistan on social media.
Pathan took a hat-trick against Pakistan during his career. Akram urged fans to treat the India-Pakistan rivalry as sport rather than conflict, saying victories and defeats are part of the game and shouldn't fuel lasting grudges.
Mohsin Naqvi cited India's Ireland defeat to defend Pakistan's cricket shake-up after Test series loss.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi defended Pakistan's recent selection changes by comparing them to results involving other top teams. He pointed to India's defeat against Ireland and South Africa's loss to Namibia as examples of unexpected results. Naqvi questioned whether such outcomes should end cricket in those countries.
Pakistan recently lost a three-match Test series to England and sent several players home before the third Test at Edgbaston. The PCB has faced criticism from former players about the team's management and selection approach. Naqvi highlighted Pakistan's improvements in white-ball rankings despite the Test series defeat.
The PCB chairman's comments come amid ongoing domestic cricket challenges in Pakistan. The third Test against England begins on 9 September.
Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India batter Sanjay Bangar, will become eligible to play elite women's cricket in Australia from March 2027.
Bangar announced the clearance herself after Cricket Australia approved her under its transgender participation policy. The policy sets out hormone replacement therapy and a testosterone threshold that must be met for a fixed period.
She wants to represent Australia at the 2029 Women's World Cup.
Rain restricted the Nottinghamshire versus Derbyshire match to 10.3 overs on the first day.
Rain limited play to 10.3 overs on the opening day of the County Championship match between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire at Trent Bridge. Just 10.3 overs were possible before bad light and rain stopped play. The Midlands derby will resume on Friday if weather permits.
Nottinghamshire won the toss and elected to bat first in the Division One fixture. The rain interruption came at a crucial stage of the opening session. Both teams will need to adapt their strategies if the match is further affected by weather.
The limited play means both teams face pressure to make the most of any available time over the remaining three days. Weather forecasts suggest possible improvement on Friday. The result of this match could affect both teams' positions in the Division One table.
Michael Hussey declines England coaching position, boosting Australia’s Ashes preparations.
Michael Hussey rejected an offer to join England’s coaching staff, according to reports on Wednesday. The former Australia batter’s decision leaves head coach Stephen Fleming searching for additional support after Brendon McCullum’s departure.
Hussey’s move strengthens Australia’s backroom resources ahead of the 2025-26 Ashes series. England had approached him to complete their support staff.
Hussey continues his role with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. The franchise is preparing for the retention window ahead of the 2027 mega auction.
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.
