Chennai Super Kings are weighing Hemang Badani as their next head coach, with MS Dhoni's preference for an Indian-led support staff central to the search. Reports indicate Dhoni has recommended an Indian coach ahead of the IPL 2027 season.

Stephen Fleming's future remains uncertain after CSK's inconsistent performances since winning the title in 2023. The franchise last lifted the IPL trophy that season.

Uttarakhand pacer Akash Madhwal, who played under both Dhoni at CSK and Rohit Sharma at MI, credited the calm environments created by both captains for their sustained success.

Hardik Pandya will miss India's white-ball tour of New Zealand after scans revealed a fresh injury to his right shin. The 32-year-old all-rounder has been advised complete rest for two weeks and faces at least three weeks out of competitive cricket. He has not played since the end of IPL 2026.

Pandya was named in the India A squad for the three-match one-day series against Australia A starting October 6 in Puducherry. That series is now ruled out, along with any chance of selection for the five T20Is against New Zealand from October 22. The BCCI medical panel has reviewed his latest scans and will reassess him after two weeks.

Suryansh Shedge is in contention to replace Pandya in the India A squad. Pandya could still be considered for the ODI series against Zimbabwe later this year if he regains fitness in time.

The England and Wales Cricket Board named Leah Poulton managing director of England women on Tuesday. The Australian replaces Clare Connor, who announced her departure earlier this year after 18 years with the ECB.

Poulton will assume the role in November 2026. The former international played 48 ODIs and 55 T20Is for Australia between 2003 and 2013. She brings experience from her playing and coaching background in women's cricket.

The appointment forms part of the ECB's restructuring of its women's programme ahead of the 2029 ODI World Cup cycle.

Mike Fordham has been appointed interim CEO of the International League T20 following the departure of chief executive David White. Fordham previously served as the league's head of operations since 2022.

He will oversee delivery of Season 5, which begins later this year. Fordham said it was an honour to spearhead the season's execution.

The league is expanding its footprint in the UAE and has signed additional broadcast deals for the upcoming season.

Brisbane Heat have signed Irish all-rounder Orla Prendergast for WBBL|12, marking the franchise's first Irish player. The signing adds depth to the Heat's overseas options ahead of the tournament.

Jemimah Rodrigues and Nadine de Klerk are not expected to return to the Heat this season. Prendergast will join the squad once her international commitments allow.

The move reflects the WBBL's continued push to attract talent from associate nations. Prendergast's all-round skills give the Heat flexibility in both batting and bowling departments.

Chennai Super Kings seamer Akash Madhwal said Suryakumar Yadav was the hardest batter he bowled to during IPL 2026. Madhwal recalled a practice match where Yadav repeatedly cleared the ropes off good-length deliveries.

The 32-year-old played for Chennai Super Kings in the season that ended last month. He also told reporters he expects MS Dhoni to feature in IPL 2027 based on the former captain's fitness levels at training.

Yadav finished the season among the top run scorers for Mumbai Indians across white-ball formats.

Pakistan women's cricketers were seen wearing shoes from Virat Kohli's One8 brand during the Women's Asia Cup. The images surfaced after Pakistan secured their semi-final berth with a 72-run win over Hong Kong on Monday.

Opener Shawaal Zulfiqar top-scored with 47 runs in the match. The photographs quickly gained traction on social media.

Pakistan will face India in the semi-final on September 10.

Guyana Amazon Warriors all-rounder Romario Shepherd dismissed former Chennai Super Kings player Moeen Ali in the Caribbean Premier League on Monday. Ali had struck Shepherd for two sixes earlier in the over. Shepherd returned to bowl Ali caught in the same over.

The match took place at Providence Stadium. Shepherd finished with figures of 2 for 31 from four overs. Ali made 28 off 19 balls before his dismissal.

Shepherd’s spell helped restrict Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to 156 for eight. Warriors chased the target with seven wickets and eight balls to spare.

Former India opener Aakash Chopra said reserving Gurnoor Brar for Test cricket is a good thought but questioned whether the approach would be right. The comment came after India's 1-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka.

Brar returned from Colombo on Friday and bowled 23 overs in the Duleep Trophy semifinal against South Zone on Sunday, finishing with four wickets. His schedule has been tight, with the quick turnaround from international duty to domestic cricket leaving little rest.

Selectors have not yet announced the squad for the upcoming home series against England. Brar's red-ball numbers this season stand at 17 wickets from four matches at an average of 22.4.

Former India player Aakash Chopra has advocated for Rinku Singh to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2027. Chopra said Singh possesses the character needed for the role.

Chopra has previously backed Delhi Capitals to end their trophy drought and questioned Gujarat Titans' death-over rotation after their loss to Mumbai Indians. He has also argued that Siraj deserved the final over in that match.

KKR are yet to announce their captaincy plans for the 2027 season. Singh has remained with the franchise since his debut in 2020.

Former India batter Sadagoppan Ramesh criticised the selection panel for applying inconsistent fitness rules to Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana ahead of the Afghanistan T20I series. Ramesh told Indian Express that selectors appeared to excuse certain players while demanding stricter compliance from others.

Washington Sundar has been declared fit for the series. Bumrah's medical report remains due on September 9, and selectors are still awaiting clearance on Rana.

India face Afghanistan in three T20Is before travelling to New Zealand for two Tests. The former India captain has said Bumrah needs competitive cricket before the New Zealand series.

Gursharan Singh scored 101 on Test debut against England but played only 38 balls across his entire international career. A broken finger ended his chance of further appearances and indirectly opened the door for Sachin Tendulkar's India debut.

The batter featured in one Test and one ODI before injury curtailed his progress. His brief international stint remains a footnote in Indian cricket history.

The episode illustrates how quickly opportunities can vanish for players on the fringes of national selection during the late 1980s and early 1990s.