England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith will miss the remainder of Surrey's County Championship season after sustaining finger injuries during the Pakistan Test series. Surrey are fighting for survival in the title race.

The injury adds to England's selection concerns ahead of upcoming fixtures. Surrey have not confirmed a replacement wicketkeeper for the remaining matches.

Smith's absence leaves both club and country monitoring his recovery timeline closely.

India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy was ruled out of the remaining two T20Is against Afghanistan after scans revealed a side strain sustained during the first match in Delhi. The 35-year-old had returned from a previous hamstring injury and bowled four overs for 16 runs and one wicket before the latest setback. His availability for the Asian Games starting later this month remains uncertain.

The International Cricket Council fined Pakistan women five per cent of their match fees after they were ruled one over short of the required rate in their Asia Cup semi-final against Sri Lanka. Captain Fatima Sana admitted the offence under Article 2.22 and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee G.S. Lakshmi. The penalty was applied after time allowances were taken into account.

England's new red-ball coach Stephen Fleming will carry out television commentary duties for Sky New Zealand during India's upcoming full tour of the country. The ECB has given formal approval.

Fleming, 53, stepped down after 17 seasons at Chennai Super Kings before taking Brendon McCullum's old job in July. McCullum had to give up a radio role when he took the same post, so the difference in treatment stands out.

Fleming joins the England set-up ahead of the three-Test tour of South Africa in December-January. India's tour of New Zealand starts with the first T20I in Christchurch on 22 October.

The ICC imposed a 10 percent match-fee fine and one demerit point on India pacer Kranti Gaud for a Level 1 Code of Conduct breach during the Women's Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. Gaud admitted giving a send-off to Imesha Dulani and accepted the sanction without a hearing.

Pakistan were fined 50 percent of their match fee and docked 11 World Test Championship points for a slow over-rate in the third Test against England at Edgbaston. The team finished 11 overs short after time allowances, and captain Babar Azam accepted the sanction.

The penalties leave Pakistan at the bottom of the WTC table with a points percentage of 4.63 and add to the board's disciplinary concerns after a 3-0 series defeat.

The International Cricket Council imposed a fine of 10 per cent of match fees and one demerit point on India pacer Kranti Gaud on Monday for a Level 1 breach during the Women's Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. The 23-year-old was found guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the Code of Conduct after she gestured towards the pavilion following the dismissal of Sri Lanka opener Imesha Dulani in the first over of the innings at Dubai International Stadium. Gaud admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Supriya Rani Das, so no hearing was held.

India pacer Kranti Gaud received a 10 percent match-fee fine and one demerit point after giving a send-off to Sri Lanka batter Imesha Dulani in the first over of the Women's Asia Cup final. The 24-year-old admitted the Level 1 offence and accepted the sanction without a formal hearing. The incident occurred during India's 72-run victory at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. It was Gaud's first offence in a 24-month period.

Pakistan were penalised 11 World Test Championship points and 50 percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the third Test against England at Edgbaston. The ICC said the team finished 11 overs short after time allowances were considered.

The deduction followed an eight-wicket defeat that sealed a 3-0 series sweep for England. Pakistan's WTC points percentage fell to 4.63 percent, keeping them ninth and last in the nine-team table.

Captain Babar Azam accepted the sanction. The penalty compounds Pakistan's poor return from the series and leaves the side with minimal margin for error in remaining WTC fixtures.

Aaron Hardie will miss the Australia A one-day series against India A after sustaining a minor knee injury. The 27-year-old was named in the squad but has been ruled out of the tour. Hardie has played 12 ODIs for Australia since his debut in 2022.

The injury comes at a time when Australia are preparing for the Champions Trophy. Hardie had been in contention for a spot in the limited-overs squad. His absence creates an opportunity for other players to stake their claims.

The one-day leg of the tour begins later this month. Australia A will face India A in a three-match series across multiple venues.

Pakistan were docked 11 World Test Championship points and fined 50 percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during the third Test against England at Edgbaston. The team finished 11 overs short after time allowances.

Captain Babar Azam accepted the proposed sanction. The deduction leaves Pakistan ninth in the WTC standings with a points percentage of 4.63.

The penalty follows England's 3-0 series victory and adds to Pakistan's recent disciplinary record in Test cricket.

Nottinghamshire signed India pace bowler Mukesh Kumar for the final two County Championship Division One matches. The 32-year-old arrives after a strong Duleep Trophy performance and joins a side sitting second, four points behind Somerset with two rounds remaining. Kumar has played 13 Tests and 18 ODIs for India. Nottinghamshire confirmed the deal on Monday, making him available for both remaining fixtures.

The club moved quickly once he became available after the Duleep Trophy concluded. The signing signals Notts need proven pace in these closing matches as they chase the title.

Kumar will be available immediately for the remaining fixtures.