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Sep 5

Anaya Bangar receives Cricket Australia clearance for community and Premier Cricket

Bangar cleared to play community and Premier Cricket in Australia after gender-affirming surgery and formal eligibility review.

Former Mumbai Under-19 cricketer Anaya Bangar has received formal clearance from Cricket Australia to compete in community and Premier Cricket competitions. Bangar, daughter of former India all-rounder Sanjay Bangar, completed gender-affirming surgery earlier this year.

The eligibility opens a potential pathway toward elite women's leagues in Australia. Bangar has spoken about the long process of returning to competitive sport after years of uncertainty.

No immediate timeline for a return to higher-level cricket has been set. The clearance applies to domestic structures within Australia.

via ABP Live
BreakingNewsSep 5

Lhuan-dre Pretorius sets T20I record with 53-ball century

Pretorius, 20, hits maiden T20I ton in 53 balls; South Africa beat Namibia by 11 runs.

South Africa opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 101 off 53 balls against Namibia to become the youngest full-member player to hit a T20I century. He reached the milestone at the age of 20 years and 161 days, surpassing Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai.

Pretorius reached his fifty in 28 balls before completing the hundred in 52 deliveries. His knock, along with Connor Esterhuizen's 88, powered South Africa to a thrilling 11-run win and a place in the tri-series final against Zimbabwe.

Pretorius plays for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. South Africa made it three wins from four games to top the group in the T20I Tri-series that also features Zimbabwe.

Sep 5

Dawn Staley calls out Linda Cohn over A'ja Wilson comments

Staley criticises Cohn's Wilson comments; WNBA fans support coach's response.

Former ESPN sportscaster Linda Cohn suggested A'ja Wilson's World Cup snub might stem from insecurity over Caitlin Clark's spotlight. South Carolina coach Dawn Staley criticised the remarks, saying they did too much for a retired commentator.

WNBA fans backed Staley's response on social media. The exchange followed Wilson's omission from the US national team roster for an upcoming tournament.

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Sep 5

PCB sends seven players and two coaches home after misconduct

Pakistan cricket has been hit by major changes after seven players and two coaches were sent home following a dressing room incident. The team's leadership and support staff now face continued uncertainty.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi defended the sweeping changes and said the decisions were necessary for the team. Former Test cricketer and senior selector Aaqib Javed could reportedly be the next high-profile figure to lose his position.

Fresh details have emerged surrounding the incident, though the PCB has not released an official statement on the specific misconduct. Mohammad Rizwan plays for Rawalpindi Pindiz in the PSL.

BreakingNewsSep 5

Suresh Raina said he and MS Dhoni retired from international cricket on the same day, August 15, 2020. Both players announced their retirements minutes apart inside the Chennai bio-bubble.

Raina added that Dhoni told him he would not return to the IPL as an Impact Player and wanted to remain a full-time wicketkeeper if he continued playing. The remarks came during a media interaction reflecting on their shared careers.

Dhoni continues to play for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Raina has previously questioned the Impact Player rule for tilting the balance in favour of batters.

via NDTV Sports, ABP Live, CricTracker
Sep 5

Rashid Latif accuses PCB of remote control over Babar Azam future

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has accused the PCB of running the national team by remote control and raised concerns over Babar Azam's future as Test skipper. The comments follow Pakistan's recent Test defeats and the removal of senior players.

Latif said selectors faced scrutiny and potential changes are planned. Mike Hesson may continue as head coach after assessing white-ball specialists.

The board has asked for explanations regarding selection decisions for recent tours.

Sep 5

Mohammad Nabi dismisses Rovman Powell for golden duck in CPL

Nabi bowls Powell for first-ball duck; GAW extend winning streak to five CPL matches.

Jamaica Kingsmen skipper Rovman Powell was dismissed for a golden duck by Mohammad Nabi in the team's 2026 Caribbean Premier League clash against Guyana Amazon Warriors on Friday. Powell plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.

Nabi's delivery castled the Jamaica captain in the CPL match at Providence. Guyana Amazon Warriors have won five matches in a row in the tournament.

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NewsSep 5

PCB cites behavioural issues in removal of senior players

Behavioural issues reportedly influenced the PCB's decision to axe senior players after Test losses.

The Pakistan Cricket Board sent players and coaches home after recent Test defeats and cited behavioural issues in the removal of senior players including Mohammad Rizwan. Selectors are under scrutiny and changes are expected.

Mike Hesson may continue as head coach after assessing white-ball specialists. The board has asked for explanations regarding selection decisions for recent tours.

No timeline has been given for the next round of selections.

BreakingNewsSep 5

RCB and KKR pacers named net bowlers for India's Asian Games squad

Rasikh Salam Dar and Kartik Tyagi will serve as net bowlers for India's Asian Games campaign in Japan.

RCB
RCB

Rasikh Salam Dar of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kartik Tyagi of Kolkata Knight Riders have been selected as net bowlers for India's Asian Games cricket squad. The Indian teams will defend their gold medals at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin from September 17.

VVS Laxman will coach the men's side in the absence of head coach Gautam Gambhir. The squad will travel after completing a one-off T20I against Japan on September 22.

The Indian Olympic Association has rejected requests for separate accommodation and will house all athletes in standard three-star and four-star facilities.

via NDTV Sports, News18
BreakingNewsSep 5

Former India opener calls for Sanju Samson to replace Ruturaj Gaikwad as CSK captain

Sadagoppan Ramesh has called for Sanju Samson to replace Ruturaj Gaikwad as Chennai Super Kings captain.

CSK
CSK

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.

via Hindustan Times, News18, ABP Live
BreakingNewsSep 4

Manav Suthar takes seven wickets for Warwickshire in County Championship

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

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.

via BBC Sport, ESPNcricinfo, Sportstar
BreakingNewsSep 4

Pakistan coach denies player refused to meet King Charles

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.

BreakingNewsSep 4

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.

via BBC Sport
BreakingNewsSep 4

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.

via ESPNcricinfo, Hindustan Times, Geo Super
BreakingNewsSep 4

Somerset beat Glamorgan by innings in County Championship

Somerset beat Glamorgan by an innings after Leach, Overton and Gregory took three wickets each in the County Championship.

Jamie Overton

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.

via ESPNcricinfo
BreakingNewsSep 4

England name Donald and Crocombe for Sri Lanka white-ball series

England included Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe in their 16-player squads for the Sri Lanka T20I and ODI series starting 15 September.

Matt Henry

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.

via ESPNcricinfo, Sportstar, India TV
Sep 4

Keightley's future as Mumbai Indians coach uncertain after Cricket Australia role

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.

BreakingNewsSep 4

England tell Brydon Carse to work through issues after Derby incident

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.

BreakingNewsSep 4

CAB to felicitate Shami on completing 100 first-class matches

Shami receives CAB honour for 100 first-class appearances ahead of Duleep Trophy final.

The Cricket Association of Bengal will honour Mohammed Shami during the Duleep Trophy final for completing 100 first-class matches. 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 played a key role in East Zone's march to the Duleep Trophy final after 13 years. He took five wickets against Central Zone in the semifinal at Bengaluru.

The presentation is scheduled for September 5, 2026, one day before East Zone's final appearance at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Sep 4

Pakistan all-rounder Ayesha Zafar says the match against India is just another game. The sides meet in the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai on Saturday.

Both teams have already booked semi-final spots, so the result won't change where either side stands in the tournament. India haven't lost a T20I to Pakistan in recent years, and the fixture still carries the usual edge, but the stakes are low.

via Hindustan Times

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