Luis de la Fuente extends Spain contract through 2032 World Cup defence.
Luis de la Fuente will stay on as Spain head coach through 2032. The 65-year-old signed the extension after his old deal was set to run out in 2028. It now covers Spain's home World Cup in 2030.
De la Fuente led Spain to the European Championship in 2024 and the World Cup in 2026. RFEF president Raul Louzan said the federation wanted him to stay on, pointing to results and the way he's worked with the squad.
Spain open their 2026-27 Nations League campaign at Wembley against England on 26 September. De la Fuente replaced Luis Enrique in December 2022 after Spain's last-16 exit at the 2022 World Cup.
BCCI looks to replace Agarkar amid reported disagreement over Rohit Sharma's ODI future.
The BCCI has shortlisted former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel and Pragyan Ojha as the top candidates to replace Ajit Agarkar as chairman of the men's selection committee. Agarkar is unlikely to receive an extension when his contract expires on October 4.
The selection panel reportedly informed the board of their decision to move on from Rohit Sharma to focus on younger players before discussing it with him. This triggered a public clarification from BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia that contradicted the selectors' plans. The disagreement reportedly left Agarkar unhappy.
Under Agarkar's tenure, India ended its ICC trophy drought by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, followed by the Champions Trophy in 2025 and successfully defending their T20 World Cup title in 2026.
Steve Smith said camera flashes still trigger anxiety linked to the 2018 ball-tampering scandal ahead of Australia's return to South Africa.
Steve Smith said he still feels anxious around cameras because of flashbacks to the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. The former Australia captain returns to South Africa for a Test series in October for the first time since the Cape Town incident. Smith was banned for 12 months along with David Warner after the third Test at Newlands.
Smith recalled the 24-48 hours after being told of his ban and the press conference that followed. He said he has tried to block most of the series from his memory. Australia will play three Tests in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town after a three-match ODI series.
Australia captain Pat Cummins said he expects some hostility from sections of the crowd but believes the reaction will not match an Ashes series. Six players from the 2018 squad remain in the current group.
The captains shared the podium before Zadran joined the Indian players for the team photograph.
India captain Shreyas Iyer invited Afghanistan skipper Ibrahim Zadran to join the Indian team for photographs after the third T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. India completed a 3-0 series sweep with a 127-run victory. Iyer said the gesture acknowledged that Afghanistan had come to India to host the Friendship Cup series.
Zadran said his team needed more exposure against stronger sides to improve. Afghanistan were bowled out for 94 in 14.1 overs after India posted 221 for seven. Iyer praised Abhishek Sharma's 108 off 34 balls as flawless on a challenging pitch.
Shreyas Iyer said India's squad has the depth and quality to defend its Asian Games cricket titles in Japan. The men's team begins its campaign on September 28 while the women's team starts on September 18.
Iyer praised Afghanistan's fighting spirit during their recent T20I series and highlighted the strong relationship between the two teams. He said India enjoys playing Afghanistan and described their encounters as competitive.
Iyer noted that Afghanistan players are skilful and talented, and consistent wins would help build their confidence. The Indian women's team enters as defending champions after winning the Asia Cup in Dubai.
The island's cricket authorities have set ODI status and a World Cup berth as targets in their new strategic plan.
Jersey have released a strategic plan for men's and women's cricket that sets ODI status and a World Cup appearance as goals within three years. The men's side currently sit top of ICC Challenge League A with five matches remaining and need a top-two finish to reach the 2027 Cricket World Cup qualifier play-off. A strong performance there would secure ODI status and a chance at the final qualifying tournament for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Chief executive Sarah Gomersall said the island must dream big and that the men can compete with the best in Europe. She added that the women's side should aim to break into the top 25 of the ICC T20 rankings and sustain their position in Division Two. Jersey's men are ranked 29th and the women 32nd in the current T20 standings.
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is expected to return for the second ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare after missing the series opener. Australia won the first match and will look to complete a clean sweep.
Zimbabwe are searching for greater discipline after errors with bat and ball contributed to their defeat. Captain Brendan Taylor returns behind the stumps for his first ODI in a year.
Australia captain Mitch Marsh is set to play his 100th ODI in the three-match series. The tourists are using the tour as preparation before their home summer.
Five players from India's 2023 Asian Games gold-winning squad return as the team begins its title defence in Japan on Friday.
India begin their Asian Games women's cricket campaign in Aichi-Nagoya on Friday as defending champions, with five members of the 2023 gold-winning squad retained. Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh return for the title defence.
Harmanpreet leads the side again after guiding India to gold in Hangzhou three years ago. Mandhana serves as deputy, while Ghosh retains the wicketkeeping duties. The squad arrives after winning the Women's Asia Cup last week.
Head coach Amol Muzumdar called the tournament a teaser for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where women's cricket makes its debut. Harmanpreet said the team would carry its winning mindset into the Olympic cycle.
Big Bash League will start its 2026-27 season in Chennai on December 12 as part of India-Australia bilateral celebrations.
The Big Bash League will open its 2026-27 season at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on December 12, with Perth Scorchers facing Melbourne Renegades. The match is part of a week-long celebration of India-Australia bilateral ties announced by the two prime ministers.
Phil Rigby, BBL's head of league operations, said the game stems from a government initiative to strengthen relations through cricket. He confirmed the league will bring its authentic experience including the Power Surge and a new designated hitter rule.
Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges said he will consult Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey about conditions at Chepauk. Several Scorchers players including Mitchell Marsh and Cooper Connolly have IPL experience.
Finn Allen rejects Mongoose bat despite working with Hayden, calling Kishan the best T20 batter and Sooryavanshi a future great.
New Zealand opener Finn Allen said he needs as much wood as possible on his bat and has no plans to use the Mongoose willow despite working with Matthew Hayden at the European T20 League. Allen represents Glasgow Cosmic, co-owned by Hayden who used the Mongoose bat during his IPL career.
Allen said he had good conversations with Hayden about improving his game during the tournament in The Hague and Dublin. He described the experience as enjoyable and noted the opportunity to work with one of the best openers in the game.
Allen praised Ishan Kishan as the best T20 batter at present and said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is incredibly talented with bat swing and power that makes him special to watch. He said Sooryavanshi will be one of the best ever at T20 cricket.
Lahore High Court dismisses Rizwan petition; NCCIA forensic findings due next week before PCB decides on disciplinary measures.
The Lahore High Court dismissed Mohammad Rizwan's petition challenging notices issued by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum advised Rizwan to respond directly to the NCCIA notice during Thursday's hearing.
Rizwan's lawyer told the court that his client was interrogated without proper notice after the Lord's Test and his mobile phone was confiscated. The lawyer argued the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit is the appropriate forum for such matters.
The NCCIA is conducting forensic examination of mobile phones taken from Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq. The agency will submit its findings to the Pakistan Cricket Board by next week, after which the PCB will determine any disciplinary action.
Dean joins an all-English overseas contingent at the Stars for her first Big Bash season.
England vice-captain Charlie Dean has signed a one-year deal with the Melbourne Stars for Weber WBBL|12. The 25-year-old off-spinner will make her Big Bash debut after skippering her country to an ODI series sweep over Ireland. Dean has taken 77 T20I wickets at an average of 18.32 in 120 England appearances.
Dean's signing rounds out an all-English contingent of overseas players at the Stars this season, joining national teammates Amy Jones and Dani Gibson. She fills the overseas slot left vacant by Marizanne Kapp, who withdrew to focus on international commitments. Dean is the second spinner contracted by the Stars for WBBL|12, joining experienced local left-armer Sophie Day.
The Stars will have an enviable pace line-up spearheaded by Kim Garth and Annabel Sutherland. Dean said the timing is right for her to be part of the competition this season.
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja jokingly inquired about the selector vacancy process on X after Ajit Agarkar's departure.
Ravindra Jadeja posted a three-word reply on X hours after the BCCI invited applications for the vacant chief selector's role following Ajit Agarkar's exit on October 4. Jadeja, who remains active in ODIs and Tests, asked 'What the procedure?' in response to the board's post.
Current rules require applicants to have retired from all forms of cricket for at least five years, making the India all-rounder ineligible. Agarkar had overseen three ICC trophies during his tenure as chairman that ended on October 4.
Pragyan Ojha is serving as interim chairman. The BCCI has invited applications for the position with a deadline of October 14.
Andre Russell's early strikes helped Jamaica Kingsmen reach Qualifier 2 in CPL Eliminator.
Andre Russell struck twice in his opening two overs as Jamaica Kingsmen bowled out Barbados Tridents for 145 in the CPL 2026 Eliminator in Bridgetown on September 16. Russell finished his first spell with figures of two for nine.
Russell dismissed Kevlon Anderson and Zachary Carter before struggling in the death overs and limping off with an injury concern. Jamaica Kingsmen chased the target with nine wickets and 15 balls to spare.
Skipper Rovman Powell confirmed after the match that Russell was fit to bat if required. Jamaica Kingsmen will face the loser of Qualifier 1 between Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and Guyana Amazon Warriors in Qualifier 2.
Andre Russell suffered an injury during the Caribbean Premier League Eliminator against Barbados Tridents at Kensington Oval. The Jamaica Kingsmen all-rounder clutched his back after bowling the fourth delivery of the 18th over and limped through the next ball before leaving the field.
Russell had taken two wickets in the powerplay, dismissing Kevlon Anderson and Zachary Carter. Rovman Powell completed the final delivery of the over as Russell received treatment from the physio. Barbados Tridents finished at 144 for six.
Jamaica Kingsmen chased the target in 14.1 overs to reach Qualifier 2. Russell had missed three matches earlier in the season due to injury and returned on September 12 before this latest setback.
Gautam Gambhir says Hardik Pandya must bowl 10 overs before India recall.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir said Hardik Pandya will not be rushed back into the ODI side until he can bowl a full quota of 10 overs. Pandya has not played since sustaining a quadriceps injury at the end of IPL 2026 and was left out of the West Indies series squad.
Gambhir confirmed that Pandya must first prove his fitness in the India A series against Australia A in October. He added that once Pandya returns, there is a possibility of playing both him and Nitish Kumar Reddy in the same XI as seam-bowling all-round options.
Nitish has been withdrawn from the Asian Games squad to focus on ODIs and will gain valuable game time against the West Indies while Pandya recovers.
Gautam Gambhir wants Hardik Pandya to prove he can bowl 10 overs before he returns to India's white-ball squads. Pandya hasn't played since the 2026 IPL and is still recovering from injury.
He'll have to complete the India A series against Australia A that starts on October 6. Nitish Kumar Reddy has been pulled from the Asian Games squad so he can play the West Indies ODIs instead.
Gambhir added that once Pandya regains full fitness and bowling rhythm, India could field both him and Reddy in the same XI.
Matthew Wade retires from all cricket after 36 Tests and 97 ODIs for Australia.
Matthew Wade announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Thursday, ending a career that included 36 Tests, 97 ODIs and 92 T20Is for Australia. The 38-year-old last played international cricket two years ago and continued in the Big Bash League for Hobart Hurricanes and List-A cricket for Tasmania.
Wade's defining moment came in the 2021 T20 World Cup semi-final when he hit three consecutive sixes off Shaheen Shah Afridi to eliminate Pakistan. He represented Victoria and Melbourne Renegades before switching to Tasmania.
Cricket Tasmania general manager Salliann Beams praised Wade's leadership and influence on younger players. Hurricanes coach Jeff Vaughan highlighted his ability to change games quickly and pass on experience to teammates.
Kranti Gaud fined 10 percent of match fee with one demerit point for gesture in Asia Cup final; Pakistan also fined for slow overrate.
The ICC fined India seamer Kranti Gaud 10 percent of her match fee and gave her one demerit point after the T20 Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. The charge fell under Article 2.5 of the Code of Conduct — the clause that covers gestures that could provoke an aggressive reaction from a dismissed batter. Gaud had waved toward the pavilion after bowling Sri Lanka opener Imesha Dulani.
She admitted the offence and accepted the sanction from match referee Supriya Rani Das. The four officials who raised the charge were on-field umpires Saleema Imtiaz and Shathira Jakir Jesy, third umpire Rokeya Sultana and fourth umpire Humaira Farah. Level 1 breaches normally bring a reprimand at minimum and up to half a match fee at most, plus one or two demerit points.
Pakistan were also fined five percent of their match fee for a slow overrate in their semifinal against Sri Lanka. Captain Fatima Sana accepted that sanction.
Silva's absence removes Sri Lanka's leading run-scorer from their Asia Cup campaign.
Sri Lanka have named their 15-member squad for the women's cricket competition at the Asian Games without Nilakshika Silva, who is ruled out with a finger injury. Chamari Athapaththu will captain the side that includes Imesha Dulani, Sanjana Kavindi and Hansima Karunaratne. The team begins its campaign against Malaysia on Friday after losing the Asia Cup final to India by 72 runs.
