Geoffrey Boycott called England opener Ben Duckett pig-headed and urged selectors to drop him for irresponsible shots during the Pakistan Test series. Duckett's dismissals drew sharp criticism for reckless batting.

Boycott said Duckett's adherence to Bazball tactics without adaptation has put his place at risk. The opener's poor series has prompted questions about his long-term role in the England side.

England won the series 3-0 despite Duckett's struggles, with Joe Root finishing unbeaten on 62 in the final Test at Edgbaston.

Amritsar Soormas defeated Ludhiana Lions by eight wickets to win the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 title at I.S. Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Sunday. The contest concluded the domestic T20 competition played across Punjab venues.

Sahaj Dhawan scored an unbeaten half-century while Rahul Kumar remained unbeaten on 42 from 30 balls to guide Amritsar to victory. India opener Abhishek Sharma joined the title celebrations via video call after the win.

The final showcased the competitive standard of Punjab's domestic T20 competition. Naman Dhir and Prabhsimran Singh featured in the Team of the Tournament selections following their performances across the league.

Bangladesh Cricket Board officials confirmed on Saturday that they're planning a bilateral series with Nepal by 2027. The invitation came from the Cricket Association of Nepal, and the BCB says talks are still ongoing to sort out the schedule.

Bangladesh would host under the current proposal. Nepal's form in recent tournaments has improved enough to make the fixtures worthwhile for both sides, and the series would give each team extra match practice without the cost of a longer tour.

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka said his final conversation with Rishabh Pant extended past the end of the player’s contract. Goenka told the Shubhankar Mishra podcast that the two had planned to have dinner together and that he remained fond of Pant. Pant left LSG after two seasons in which the franchise finished seventh and tenth.

Pant scored 581 runs in 28 matches after being signed for INR 27.4 crore at the 2025 mega auction. The parties agreed to part ways after IPL 2026. Pant has since returned to Delhi Capitals at a reduced fee of INR 12 crore.

Goenka said judging the value of the original deal was subjective and depended on outcome and circumstances.

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Cameron Green shared wedding photos after getting married on September 4, 2026. The Australia international posted pictures from his wedding on social media. Green had a productive IPL 2026 season with KKR before the personal milestone.

Green's marriage comes at a time when he continues to establish himself as a core member of Australia's limited-overs setup. The all-rounder has balanced his international commitments with IPL participation. His presence strengthens KKR's pace-bowling and middle-order options.

The wedding drew attention from fans and teammates who congratulated the couple on social media. Green is expected to return to international cricket duties after the personal celebrations.

South Africa pacer Ottneil Baartman has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Australia after sustaining a left hamstring injury while playing for Dolphins. Duan Jansen has been named as his replacement and will join the squad in Durban. Baartman will undergo further assessment on his injury.

Kagiso Rabada is already unavailable for the series, leaving South Africa without two frontline pacers for the matches beginning later this week. Jansen's inclusion provides additional pace bowling options for the Proteas squad facing the touring Australians.

The series will be played in Durban, Centurion and Johannesburg. South Africa will need to manage their bowling resources carefully across the three matches.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board clarified that Nigar Sultana's decision not to shake hands with Harmanpreet Kaur during the toss was her personal choice and not a team directive. The board said it plans to evaluate her leadership after the Asian Games and will take team performance into account. Bangladesh lost the Women's Asia Cup semi-final to India by 40 runs in Dubai.

Complaints about the captain's behaviour have also surfaced within the board. The incident occurred during a tense Asia Cup clash between the two sides. India will face Sri Lanka in the final on Sunday at the same venue.

Namibia opted to bat first in the third ODI against South Africa with two changes to their lineup. South Africa included Corbin Bosch and Bjorn Fortuin in their squad for the match. The visitors will chase for the first time in the series while aiming for a clean sweep.

Bosch and Matthew Breetzke were called up as replacements for the three-match ODI series that begins on September 9, 2026. The changes come as South Africa look to complete a 3-0 series victory. Namibia made their alterations after losing the first two matches.

The match marks the final opportunity for both sides to make adjustments before the series concludes. South Africa have dominated proceedings so far and will look to maintain their unbeaten record in the rubber.

Kathmandu Gorkhas posted a series of cryptic Instagram messages fuelling speculation that David Warner could join the Nepal Premier League franchise. The posts included a dog tag marked "31" and images of a green-and-yellow bag alongside a Sydney-to-Kathmandu flight display.

The franchise has not confirmed any signing but the social media activity suggests an announcement may follow. Warner has not played in the NPL previously.

No timeline for a potential deal was provided in the posts.

Rahul Dravid took up wicket-keeping duties during the early 2000s to strengthen India's ODI lineup balance. The move allowed the team to include an additional specialist batter and deepen the middle order during a period of tactical evolution.

Dravid's decision came at a time when limited-overs cricket demanded greater flexibility in selections. By handling the gloves, he freed a slot that previously went to a designated keeper, giving India more batting depth against stronger attacks.

The adjustment proved effective as India adapted to changing formats and opposition strategies. Dravid's willingness to perform the additional role reinforced his reputation as a player who prioritised team requirements over personal comfort.

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana did not shake hands with India captain Harmanpreet Kaur after Bangladesh's 40-run defeat in the Women's Asia Cup semi-final. The incident triggered controversy and drew attention on social media.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board clarified that the decision was Nigar Sultana's alone. The board plans to review her captaincy after the Asian Games, taking team performance into account.

India advanced to the final against Sri Lanka, remaining unbeaten in the tournament.