Santner rejects BBL contract to remain available for New Zealand's Test series against India and Australia.
Mitchell Santner has declined a Big Bash League offer from the Adelaide Strikers to prioritise New Zealand's upcoming Test assignments against India and Australia. The all-rounder is eager to play more Test cricket and wants to continue leading the white-ball sides.
Santner was approached by the Strikers but decided that New Zealand's international schedule should take priority. New Zealand are set to host India in a full series, including two Tests, from October 22 to December 1 before travelling to Australia for a four-Test series.
The decision reflects a deliberate career choice at a time when franchise T20 money is reshaping priorities for white-ball specialists across associate and full-member nations.
Alastair Cook says Emilio Gay has earned the opener's spot for England's Test tour of South Africa.
Sir Alastair Cook has said Emilio Gay has done enough to secure an opener's role for England's winter tour of South Africa. The former captain believes Gay's recent performances justify a long-term position at the top of the order.
England face a three-Test series in South Africa later this year. Cook's endorsement adds weight to Gay's case amid competition from other candidates.
The selection debate will intensify closer to the tour. Cook's comments reflect a preference for continuity in England's opening combination.
Will Williams returns to Old Trafford with 6 wickets as Lancashire's batting collapses against Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire seamer Will Williams claimed a career-best six wickets against Lancashire at Old Trafford. The former Lancashire player returned to haunt his old county as wickets tumbled on both sides.
Williams' figures exposed batting frailties in a Lancashire side that struggled to build partnerships. Gloucestershire also faced challenges with the bat, underlining the surface's difficulties.
The result leaves both teams searching for consistency in the County Championship. Williams' haul gives Gloucestershire momentum heading into the next round of fixtures.
Pakistan adds 90 mph fast bowler with Waqar Younis-like action to Test squad after Lord's defeat.
Pakistan added a right-arm quick to its Test squad after the Lord's defeat. He bowls with a Waqar Younis-like action and has been clocked at 90 mph. The selection was one of seven changes made after the second Test.
Pakistan's batting collapsed again, and the need for extra pace was clear. The new bowler joins the squad for the rest of the series.
Pakistan has yet to reach 200 in any of their five innings so far.
Sundar and Reddy cleared fitness tests and will rejoin the squad; Bumrah status still under review ahead of the Afghanistan T20I series.
Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy passed fitness tests at the BCCI Centre of Excellence and will join India's squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan starting September 13 in New Delhi.
Sundar missed the recent Test series in Sri Lanka after sustaining a hamstring injury during the second ODI against England in Cardiff in July. Reddy aggravated a left quadriceps injury during the home ODI series against Afghanistan in June.
Jasprit Bumrah remains under monitoring for a left knee injury while Harshit Rana is unavailable after his latest setback.
New Zealand Cricket has sold more than 50,000 tickets in just over two weeks for India's tour that begins on 22 October. Demand forced the board to open a tier at Eden Park unused for seven years.
India will play five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests, their first visit to New Zealand in six years. Mark Chapman shifted to a casual contract to feature in the white-ball leg before joining the BBL.
NZC expects further surges closer to the Test matches.
East Zone extend lead to 584 runs; South Zone face likely innings defeat on final day.
East Zone extended their lead to 584 runs on day four of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Ishan Kishan added 80 to the 708-run total as the match heads toward a likely innings defeat. South Zone had chased for two days without declaring.
Tilak Varma fell for 99, choosing to protect the lower order over personal milestones. The pitch has flattened and East Zone's spinners will dictate terms on the final day. South Zone must bat out the remaining overs to avoid defeat.
The match has become a showcase of batting dominance rather than a genuine contest. East Zone's spinners will have the final say on day five.
Madhwal believes both Dhoni and Rohit Sharma shaped the culture that sustained success at the two franchises.
Akash Madhwal said a calm and positive team environment is a major factor behind the sustained success at Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. The Uttarakhand pacer, who played for Mumbai Indians in 2023 and 2024 before joining Chennai Super Kings in 2026, highlighted the influence of MS Dhoni.
He said Dhoni’s mere presence in the dressing room brings a sense of calm and positivity to the players. Madhwal also credited Rohit Sharma’s leadership style during his time at Mumbai Indians.
The pacer represented both franchises during their title-winning campaigns and believes the culture shaped by both captains set the foundation for long-term success.
East Zone won the Duleef Trophy 2026 on the back of standout performances from several young domestic cricketers. The tournament provided a platform for players to stake claims for higher honours.
Three youngsters impressed selectors with their consistency and match-winning contributions across the competition. Their performances stood out in a tournament that tested both batting and bowling skills under pressure.
Selectors will now assess these players for potential inclusion in India's domestic and international setups in the coming months.
Harshit Rana ruled out of Afghanistan T20Is; Sundar and Reddy cleared, Bumrah status awaited.
Harshit Rana won't be ready for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan that starts September 13 in New Delhi. The pacer picked up an injury in a recent match simulation and he's still being assessed. Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy have both cleared fitness tests and are back in the squad.
Jasprit Bumrah is still recovering from the left knee injury he suffered during India's ODI tour of England in July. The BCCI wants the medical reports on both Bumrah and Rana before they lock in the final squad. The series doubles as preparation for the Asian Games later this month.
Team management is tracking every injured player ahead of the selection deadlines that are coming up.
Iyer absence creates selection gap for India ahead of West Indies ODIs.
India's T20I captain Shreyas Iyer will miss the three-match ODI series against the West Indies starting on September 27. October presents Indian cricket with a unique scenario as two Indian teams will play in different countries simultaneously.
Iyer is contracted to Punjab Kings in the IPL. The scheduling overlap forces the BCCI to manage player availability across two separate tours.
India's white-ball squad for the West Indies series will be confirmed in the coming days.
Wasim Akram said Pakistan's Test problems run deeper than selection and require structural change.
Wasim Akram said Pakistan's two Test defeats in England form part of a longer sequence of 15 losses in their last 20 matches. He described the results as unsurprising and called for structural reform rather than further selection changes.
Akram criticised the domestic pathways that leave players under-prepared for overseas conditions. He also noted that the PCB's decision to send seven players home and dismiss the coaching staff after the second Test created additional instability.
The former captain said the attitude of some players remains part of the problem.
A former India player has called on Chennai Super Kings to seriously consider appointing a new captain for IPL 2027. The franchise has missed the playoffs in each of the last two seasons since winning the title in 2023.
The suggestion follows ongoing discussion about leadership direction inside the CSK setup. No official statement has come from the franchise on future captaincy plans.
CSK are expected to finalise their leadership group during the pre-auction meetings later this year.
Joe Clarke scored his fourth century of the season as Nottinghamshire recovered on the opening day of their County Championship match. Clarke's innings formed the backbone of the champions' first-innings total.
Liam Patterson-White added a quick 92 to push Nottinghamshire into a strong position. Hampshire's Kyle Abbott claimed early wickets but could not prevent the hosts from building a substantial lead.
Nottinghamshire will resume on day two with a significant first-innings advantage.
BCCI names three associate partners while title sponsor search continues.
The BCCI has named three associate partners for India's home matches over the next two seasons. The deals start with the West Indies series next month and run through March 2028.
Campa, SBI Life and ChatGPT are the partners signed so far. A title sponsor remains unsigned with the first ODI just weeks away on September 27. The tour itself features three ODIs and two Tests spread across October and November.
Head confirms Stokes will lodge with him for BBL 2026-27.
Adelaide Strikers batter Travis Head has confirmed that England all-rounder Ben Stokes will stay with him ahead of the 2026-27 Big Bash League season. Stokes, who retired from international cricket earlier this year, is set to play for the Strikers as an overseas signing.
Head said the arrangement gives Stokes immediate local support and a familiar training environment. The two players have shared dressing rooms during previous Ashes and IPL campaigns.
Stokes is expected to arrive in Adelaide in November. The Strikers have not yet released their full overseas roster for the upcoming season.
Ashish Nehra says Shubman Gill is reserved while Hardik Pandya is outgoing as Gujarat Titans captains.
Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra described Shubman Gill as reserved and Hardik Pandya as outgoing in their approaches as captains. Pandya talks constantly and keeps the dressing room loose while Gill stays quiet and watches more than he speaks. Nehra said both men learned fast in their own way.
Gill took the job after Pandya left following the 2025 season. Last year he steered GT to the final, keeping the run Pandya and Nehra started with the 2022 title and the 2023 final. Nehra added that it is too soon to know whether Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will make the 2027 World Cup.
KL Rahul jokes about Pietersen's England role in reference to holiday perks.
Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul reacted to the ECB's appointment of Kevin Pietersen as white-ball mentor with a question about holiday packages. The ECB announced the role on Monday.
Pietersen will join Brendon McCullum's white-ball coaching setup for the T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka. The appointment marks his first involvement with the senior England side since his 2014 sacking.
Rahul's comment came amid ongoing speculation about his own future with Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2027 auction cycle.
Delhi Capitals confirm KL Rahul stays; trade rumours to Kolkata Knight Riders are quashed.
Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal has confirmed that KL Rahul remains central to the franchise's plans. Trade speculation linking Rahul to Kolkata Knight Riders has been dismissed.
Jindal praised Rahul's dedication and said the team has unfinished business. Rahul responded positively to the statement, indicating he is looking forward to the 2027 season.
Rahul scored 593 runs in IPL 2026 after joining DC for Rs 14 crore ahead of the previous season.
Nehra calls Gill a reserved captain still developing his leadership style.
Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra described Shubman Gill as a reserved leader who is still learning the captaincy role. Nehra said Gill will improve with experience and is open to feedback.
Nehra contrasted Gill's style with Hardik Pandya's more outspoken approach, noting that both have different strengths. He added that Gill remains a keen learner despite his quiet demeanour.
Gill will lead Gujarat Titans in IPL 2027 under Nehra's continued guidance.
