Sadagoppan Ramesh has called for Sanju Samson to replace Ruturaj Gaikwad as Chennai Super Kings captain.
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Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh has urged Chennai Super Kings to consider Sanju Samson for the captaincy ahead of the 2027 IPL season. CSK have missed the playoffs in each of the last three seasons under Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Ramesh described Samson as a fantastic team player who could bring fresh leadership. No official discussions have been reported by the franchise.
Gaikwad remains under contract as captain through 2026.
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.
Smriti Mandhana overtook Mithali Raj to become the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket with 124 against Hong Kong.
Smriti Mandhana walked to the crease in the Women's Asia Cup not knowing she was closing in on a record. By the time she finished, she'd made 124 off 64 balls and passed Mithali Raj as the all-time leading run-scorer in women's international cricket. She also became the first Indian to score two T20I centuries.
India piled up a big total and bowled Hong Kong out for 56, winning by 137 runs and moving into the semi-finals. Mandhana said afterwards she'd had no idea about the milestone while she was batting — she was just trying to add to the team's score.
Mohammed Shami will be honoured by CAB before the Duleep Trophy final for reaching 100 first-class appearances and 382 wickets.
The Cricket Association of Bengal will honour Mohammed Shami on Saturday for completing 100 first-class matches. Shami has taken 382 first-class wickets in those appearances.
The ceremony will take place before the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai. CAB treasurer Sanjay Das will present Shami with a special ball signed by former India captain and CAB president Sourav Ganguly along with other mementos.
Shami has been a consistent performer for Bengal in domestic cricket while establishing himself as India's leading fast bowler in international cricket.
Jordan Hermann's half-century helped South Africa post 205 for five before they bowled Zimbabwe out for 157 to win the tri-series final by 48 runs.
South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 48 runs in the T20I tri-series final in Windhoek on Sunday. The Proteas posted 205 for five after choosing to bat and then bowled Zimbabwe out for 157 in 18 overs.
Jordan Hermann led the batting with a quick half-century. Dewald Brevis and Rubin Hermann added useful contributions to push the total past 200. Bjorn Fortuin's side completed their third win over Zimbabwe in eight days after an earlier loss to Namibia.
The victory secured the tri-series trophy despite several regular players resting during the tournament. South Africa maintained control from the start of the chase and never allowed Zimbabwe to recover.
Durham hold a strong position against Northants while Middlesex also seized the initiative on day three.
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.
Durham lead Northants by 188 runs with three wickets in hand heading into the final day.
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.
Suthar had figures of 3/42 in 15 overs in the first innings and followed it up with 4/52 in 23.3 overs in the second innings.
Manav Suthar took match figures of seven wickets as Warwickshire defeated Hampshire by an innings and 129 runs in a County Championship Division One match. The Indian spinner claimed 3 for 42 in 15 overs in the first innings and followed up with 4 for 52 in 23.3 overs in the second innings.
The win keeps Warwickshire in the County Championship Division One title race, five points behind leaders Somerset. Suthar was one of six Indian cricketers playing in the County Championship during the round.
Auqib Nabi contributed to Surrey's win in their match while Yuzvendra Chahal claimed nine wickets across his two innings. The performances provide additional opportunities for Indian spinners to gain experience in English conditions ahead of future international commitments.
Shafali Verma reached 3000 Women's T20I runs at 22 years and 220 days during India's seven-wicket win over Pakistan.
Shafali Verma reached 3,000 runs in Women's T20Is at 22 years and 220 days during India's seven-wicket win over Pakistan. She became the youngest and fastest player to the landmark in the format. Shafali achieved the milestone in 2,182 balls faced.
She is also the first player to hit a six off the first ball of a WT20I innings on multiple occasions. India bowled Pakistan out for 55 and won by seven wickets in 8.4 overs. Shree Charani took 3 for 7 and Prema Rawat claimed 3 for 9 as India completed a dominant victory.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana dismissed Shafali and gave her a send-off. The gesture drew attention after the one-sided contest at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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.
Pakistan coach Mike Hesson says Salman Ali Agha was informed in advance that he would not meet King Charles during the England tour.
Pakistan coach Mike Hesson has pushed back on reports that Salman Ali Agha refused to meet King Charles III. Hesson said Salman knew well before the tour that he wasn't on the Buckingham Palace list.
Salman was one of seven players the PCB sent home after the second Test against England. He had captained the side in the first Test while Babar Azam was injured.
Hesson called the reports unacceptable journalism and made clear the player was never part of the official delegation for the royal visit.
Middlesex completed a County Championship victory over Lancashire inside three days at Lord's. Lancashire were dismissed for 136 after Middlesex's seam attack struck repeatedly on the third morning.
The visitors lost their last seven wickets for 64 runs. Middlesex required only 47 overs to chase the target and secure maximum points.
The result lifts Middlesex off the bottom of Division Two and leaves Lancashire still searching for their first win of the season.
South Africa opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius will miss Sunday's T20I tri-series final against Zimbabwe after suffering a groin injury during the 11-run win over Namibia. Fast bowler Andile Simelane is also unavailable with a side strain.
Pretorius scored a maiden T20I hundred in the group match. South Africa will reshuffle their batting order for the final in Windhoek.
The Proteas reached the final after surviving a close contest that went to the last over.
Pretorius posted a maiden T20I hundred at 20 years old to help South Africa set up a tri-series final against Zimbabwe.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 101 off 53 balls as South Africa beat Namibia by 11 runs in the T20 tri-series in Windhoek. The 20-year-old became the youngest centurion from a full-member nation in men's T20Is, surpassing Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai.
Pretorius reached his fifty in 28 balls and shared a 156-run opening stand with Connor Esterhuizen, who made 88. South Africa posted 228 and secured qualification for Sunday's final against Zimbabwe.
The result leaves Namibia needing a victory over South Africa in their remaining fixture to keep their own final hopes alive.
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.
Somerset beat Glamorgan by an innings after Leach, Overton and Gregory took three wickets each in the County Championship.
Somerset secured an innings victory over Glamorgan in the County Championship. Jack Leach, Jamie Overton and Lewis Gregory each claimed three wickets to heap pressure on the visitors.
The result strengthens Somerset's position in the title race. Overton is returning from injury and used the match as preparation for England's upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka.
Glamorgan struggled against Somerset's spin and seam combination throughout the match. The defeat leaves them at the bottom of their group with limited chance of promotion.
England included Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe in their 16-player squads for the Sri Lanka T20I and ODI series starting 15 September.
England handed maiden call-ups to Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe for the upcoming limited-overs series against Sri Lanka, the ECB announced on Friday.
Jamie Overton returns to both the ODI and T20I squads after recovering from injury. Phil Salt will miss the series with a right quad injury, while Jacob Bethell remains unavailable following knee surgery.
Jos Buttler will lead the T20I side, with Harry Brook captaining the ODI team. The three-match T20I series begins on 10 September at Chester-le-Street, followed by three ODIs starting on 17 September at Headingley.
Lisa Keightley's appointment with Cricket Australia raises questions about her continued role as Mumbai Indians head coach in the WPL.
Mumbai Indians head coach Lisa Keightley has taken a role as Cricket Australia's National Development Lead, Sportstar reported. She used to coach the Australian women's national team.
She signed a two-year extension with Sydney Thunder, so she'll keep working there. Her WPL job looks more likely to end. Cricket Australia is building out its domestic pathway and wants her in that structure.
Mumbai Indians haven't said whether they'll look for a new coach or try to keep her in both roles. Whatever they decide will set the franchise's coaching shape before the 2027 season.
England dropped Brydon Carse from Sri Lanka squads over an off-field incident.
England omitted Brydon Carse from their white-ball squads to face Sri Lanka after the fast bowler was told to work through off-field issues. Carse, 31, is being investigated by the Cricket Regulator following a late-night incident outside a bar in Derby last month.
The seamer was briefly arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly while celebrating a County Championship win. The ECB said the decision to exclude him was not a prejudgment of the ongoing investigation.
Carse remains available for selection but will miss the upcoming Sri Lanka series. The England and Wales Cricket Board has previously left him out of Test squads since the Derby episode.
