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Lhuan-dre Pretorius is out with a groin strain, Nqaba Simelane with a side strain, so South Africa will go into the T20I tri-series final without either player. Pretorius was due to open; Simelane had been the left-arm spinner in their only win so far. Corbin Bosch and Matthew Breetzke have been added to the squad and will travel on to Namibia for the ODI series that starts on September 9.
Arlene Kelly retires after the third ODI against England, ending a career with 110 appearances and 135 wickets.
Ireland all-rounder Arlene Kelly will finish her international career after the third ODI against England. The announcement ends a four-and-a-half-year international career that included 110 appearances and 135 wickets. She ranks third on Ireland's all-time list for ODI wickets.
Kelly made her debut in 2021 and became a regular across formats. Her 135 wickets place her behind only Isobel Joyce and Ciara Metcalfe on the all-time list. The retirement comes after Ireland's ongoing series against England.
Ireland have not named a replacement for the remainder of the series. The team will look to fill the all-rounder's role in the immediate future.
Australia have retained under-fire batter Marnus Labuschagne in the 16-player squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. The squad also includes Cooper Connolly, Michael Neser and Matthew Kuhnemann. Labuschagne has come under pressure after a lean run of form in recent series.
The series returns to South Africa for the first time since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Labuschagne will bat at number three on the tour that begins later this month. Selectors have backed the batter to regain form on the away assignment.
The 16-player squad was confirmed on Monday. The tour schedule includes three Tests.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali called for those questioning Imam-ul-Haq's fitness to be held accountable. Imam left Pakistan's second Test against England at Lord's after sustaining a left calf injury on the opening day.
The batter had already dropped two catches before the injury forced him out of the match. Some observers suggested the injury was fabricated to avoid further criticism.
Basit Ali rejected the fake injury claims and demanded those making the accusations face consequences. The controversy has added to the scrutiny surrounding Pakistan's tour of England.
Rajat Patidar said support from Virat Kohli meant everything during his rise as Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain. The 31-year-old took over the side after Kohli stepped down and has led RCB to back-to-back IPL titles in 2025 and 2026.
Patidar revealed that Kohli backed the franchise's decision to hand him the captaincy. He said receiving support from his idol outweighed everything else in his journey. Kohli remains with RCB as a senior player after relinquishing the captaincy.
The side's success under Patidar has followed the transition from one of India's most successful limited-overs captains to a new leader.
Ishan Kishan extended his unbeaten innings to 171 as East Zone pushed past 490 on day two of the Duleep Trophy final.
Ishan Kishan remained unbeaten on 171 as East Zone reached 491 for 5 at lunch on day two of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone in Chennai. The East Zone captain has now scored his tenth first-class century and continues to build a substantial total on the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium pitch.
Kumar Kushagra fell for 101 on day two, dismissed by Tripurana Vijay after adding a century to his overnight 63. East Zone had finished day one at 385 for 4 with Kishan and Kushagra building a strong partnership. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 44 before falling after a verbal exchange with South Zone captain Tilak Varma.
Kishan has praised Mohammed Shami's continued intensity at 36, noting that the seamer asked for extra overs during the campaign. The East Zone captain said age is just a number and having Shami in the team gives everyone confidence ahead of his 100th first-class match.
Kishan backed Shami's continued selection despite his omission from the national team.
East Zone captain Ishan Kishan said Mohammed Shami's hunger and intensity remain undiminished at 36 as the seamer prepares for his 100th first-class match in the Duleep Trophy final. Kishan praised Shami for asking for extra overs during East Zone's campaign. The veteran bowler has not played for India since the Champions Trophy final last year.
Kishan scored an unbeaten 111 on day one as East Zone reached 385 for four against South Zone at Chepauk. Kumar Kushagra made 101 before falling on day two, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 44. South Zone captain Tilak Varma engaged in a verbal exchange with Sooryavanshi before the youngster's dismissal.
Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun questioned the decision to drop Shami, saying selectors should not have closed the door on the pacer. Ajit Agarkar has not commented on the exclusion.
South Zone captain Tilak Varma engaged in a verbal exchange with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the Duleep Trophy final at Chepauk. The 15-year-old fell for 44 shortly after the sledging was captured on the stump microphone.
Sooryavanshi had struck five fours and one six before the incident. East Zone reached 385 for four at stumps on day one.
The youngster signed autographs for fans after the day's play. Reports indicate he is not currently in India's red-ball plans.
Lakshya Raichandani has been appointed captain of India U-19 for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia. The Mussoorie Thunder batter will lead the side in the limited-overs assignment.
Raichandani said the Dehradun T20 League has provided valuable match practice and exposure ahead of the series. The appointment comes as India prepares for youth international commitments against the touring Australian side.
The captaincy marks a step up for the young batter who has shown consistent form in domestic youth competitions. India will face Australia in a multi-format white-ball series.
PCB weighs January-February PSL slot for 2027, a period that collides with SA20 and BBL recruitment windows and could limit overseas availability.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is considering moving the PSL back to a January-February window from 2027, a shift that would place the tournament directly against both the SA20 and the Big Bash League. A January-February schedule would overlap with the core overseas recruitment periods for South Africa and Australia, making it harder for players from those countries to obtain releases. The PCB has not yet confirmed the change but the proposal has already triggered internal discussions about player availability and broadcast value.
Overseas participation has become the main commercial driver for the PSL in recent seasons. South African and Australian players form the largest overseas cohort, and their absence would reduce both squad depth and marketing appeal in key markets. The PCB's move appears aimed at avoiding clashes with Pakistan's international calendar and domestic weather patterns, yet it risks reducing the league's competitive balance.
No final decision has been taken. The board is expected to weigh the domestic scheduling gains against the potential loss of high-profile overseas signings before the 2027 window is locked in.
Harmanpreet Kaur credited India's spinners after the seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Women's Asia Cup. Shree Charani finished with 3 for 7 and was named player of the match.
India's spinners took nine of the ten wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 55. Prema Rawat supported with 3 for 9.
Kaur said the side aims to stay ruthless in every match. India remain unbeaten in the tournament.
Aakash Chopra supported extra warm-up matches for SENA tours but stressed the need for quality opposition in those games.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra backed the BCCI's decision to add extra warm-up matches ahead of SENA tours but warned that preparation value depends on the standard of opposition. He said low-quality practice games would not replicate match conditions overseas.
The board has not named the teams or venues for the proposed fixtures. Chopra noted that past tours succeeded when India faced full-strength state or A sides rather than invitational XIs.
Selectors are expected to finalise the programme after the current home season concludes.
Nicholas Pooran and Sunil Narine combined to lead Trinbago Knight Riders to victory in a low-scoring CPL match.
Nicholas Pooran and Sunil Narine guided Trinbago Knight Riders to victory in a low-scoring Caribbean Premier League match. Pooran's six-hitting set up a defendable total before Narine led a spin strangle.
TKR restricted the opposition after posting a modest score on a slow surface. Narine finished with economical figures and broke the middle order.
The win keeps TKR in contention for a top-two finish in the CPL 2026 season.
Bharat Arun has called out Ajit Agarkar for excluding Mohammed Shami from the India team. The former coach believes Shami still has the ability to perform at international level.
Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has questioned Mohammed Shami's exclusion from the national team. Arun believes the veteran pacer still possesses significant talent and durability for international cricket. Shami last played for India in the Champions Trophy in March 2025.
Shami is set to feature in his 100th first-class match in Sunday's Duleep Trophy final for East Zone. The seamer described the milestone as a proud and special moment. He has been turning out in domestic cricket while remaining outside the India setup.
Arun stated that the door should not have been closed on Shami given his current form and experience. The exclusion has drawn attention during the Duleep Trophy matches where Shami has been among the standout performers.
Yastika Bhatia made 48 on her Women's CPL debut as Trinbago Knight Riders beat Barbados Tridents by 33 runs in the tournament opener on Saturday. Knight Riders posted 155 for 6, then restricted the Tridents to 122.
Kiran Navgire and Maddy Green added 92 for the third wicket with scores of 52 and 48. The Tridents lost regular wickets in the middle overs and never threatened the target.
Knight Riders have one win from their opening match. The tournament continues across Caribbean venues.
Rohit Sharma will host a new television show titled Garden Se Reporting Live, scheduled to premiere on September 19. The former India captain steps into the role while uncertainty remains over his place in the 2027 World Cup plans.
Rohit has not played a Test since the South Africa series last year. He remains in the T20I and ODI squads but faces questions about his long-term role.
The show marks his first regular television commitment outside the cricket field.
Nicholas Pooran hit three sixes in a row off Mujeeb-ur-Rahman in a CPL match that Trinbago Knight Riders won by 33 runs.
Nicholas Pooran struck three consecutive sixes off Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb-ur-Rahman during a CPL match between Barbados Tridents and Trinbago Knight Riders. The over went for 27 runs.
Pooran reached his fifty in 22 balls and finished unbeaten on 72 from 38 deliveries. Trinbago Knight Riders won by 33 runs.
Mujeeb returned figures of 0 for 57 from his four overs. Afghanistan face India in a T20I series starting 27 September in New Delhi.
The PCB seized mobile phones from some players during the ongoing Test series against England as part of an internal investigation.
The Pakistan Cricket Board seized mobile phones from players during the ongoing Test series against England as part of an internal investigation. The board did not disclose the subject of the probe.
ICC regulations already bar phones from certain match zones to protect integrity. The PCB action goes further by removing devices from players' possession entirely.
No timeline has been given for the return of the phones. The series continues with the third Test at The Oval next week.
Abhinav Mukund warned that selectors must weigh Bumrah's fitness against India's requirement for a specialist death bowler in ODIs.
Former India batter Abhinav Mukund said the selection panel must balance Jasprit Bumrah's fitness with India's need for a proven death bowler in ODIs. Bumrah has not played a 50-over match since the 2023 World Cup.
Bumrah is reported to be clinically fit for the upcoming Afghanistan T20I series but must complete practice matches before a final decision. The simulations are scheduled between 4 and 9 September.
Selectors must decide whether to include a bowler with limited availability or build depth with players who can play across formats. The board has not confirmed Bumrah's participation in the 50-over format after the T20 series.
The PCB is looking into reports that players' phones were taken during a team meeting.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is investigating reports that players' phones were confiscated during a team meeting. The move comes amid ongoing turmoil within the national setup.
Details of the investigation remain limited. The confiscation has raised questions about internal discipline and communication within the squad.
The development adds to recent challenges facing Pakistan cricket as the board seeks to address performance and conduct issues.
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