Guyana Amazon Warriors won their first Women's Caribbean Premier League title after defeating Trinbago Knight Riders in the final. Nadine de Klerk and Chedean Nation guided the Warriors home in a chase of 146 after the Knight Riders posted 145 for six.
Sushma Verma top-scored for Trinbago with 39 off 34 balls, while Shikha Pandey contributed 27 off 17 and took two wickets. Marizanne Kapp added a quick 25 off 10, but the Warriors recovered from 111 for seven to win with three balls remaining.
The victory marks a significant milestone for the Warriors in the expanding women's T20 franchise landscape.
Abhishek Sharma identified Fazalhaq Farooqi and Shivam Dube as the players most likely to be found admiring themselves in the mirror during a light-hearted exchange at a pre-match event.
Abhishek Sharma named Fazalhaq Farooqi the biggest mirror-gazer in the Afghanistan dressing room and Shivam Dube the same for India. The light-hearted jibe came at a pre-match event in New Delhi before the third T20I. Hours later Abhishek smashed 108 off 34 balls, eleven of them sixes, to finish the series 3-0. He reached three figures in 30 balls, the quickest T20I hundred by an Indian. Farooqi and Dube were once his Sunrisers Hyderabad teammates.
The BCCI has not appointed a financial adviser to prepare the next IPL media rights tender, delaying the process.
The BCCI has not yet appointed a financial agency to draft the next IPL media rights tender, unlike the 2022 cycle when KPMG was engaged. Industry executives say the board needs to explore non-live digital rights packages and modular sales models to maximise value.
The ICC has formed a five-member working group to prepare its 2028-31 media rights cycle, but it will wait for the BCCI to release the IPL tender first. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia is part of the ICC group.
Executives believe separate monetisation of archives, highlights and regional content could generate significant additional revenue beyond traditional broadcast deals.
Jos Buttler reached 15,000 T20 runs in England's second T20I against Sri Lanka, the first player to achieve the feat.
Jos Buttler reached 15,000 career T20 runs during England's second T20I against Sri Lanka in Cardiff on Thursday. The England wicketkeeper-batter scored 30 from 16 balls to become the first player to breach the landmark. He achieved the mark in 528 matches, 214 fewer than Kieron Pollard who sits second on the list with 14,999 runs.
Buttler has scored nine T20 centuries and 107 fifties since his debut in 2009. He has represented 13 different teams across leagues including the IPL, The Hundred and international cricket.
England completed a 3-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka on Saturday at Old Trafford.
Tom Banton's unbeaten 52 helps England chase 146 and seal the T20I series against Sri Lanka.
Tom Banton was on 52 not out when England finished the job. He faced 24 balls, hit four sixes, and reached his fifth T20I fifty — his quickest yet. England needed 146 and got there with 7.5 overs left after Sri Lanka had posted 145 for nine.
Liam Dawson took three for 32. Jamie Overton claimed two for 23 and Sonny Baker one for 15. Jos Buttler, batting at the other end, reached 30 off 16 and became the first man to 15,000 T20 runs. England have now beaten Sri Lanka in 14 straight T20Is.
Abhishek Sharma said Yuvraj Singh advised him to avoid forcing shots before his record 30-ball century against Afghanistan.
Abhishek Sharma said Yuvraj Singh texted him before the third T20I against Afghanistan advising him not to force shots and to rotate the strike when the ball was not in his hitting range. Sharma responded with a 30-ball century, the fastest by a batter from a full-member nation.
The left-hander finished with 108 off 34 balls, including 11 sixes, as India posted 221 for seven and won by 127 runs. He ended the series with 229 runs at a strike rate of 269.41. Sharma said the message reinforced his approach of watching the ball and playing according to its merit.
India completed a 3-0 series sweep. Abhishek also credited the backing from captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Gautam Gambhir for giving him freedom to express his game without restriction.
Abhishek Sharma's 30-ball century powered India to a 127-run win and a 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan.
Abhishek Sharma scored the fastest century between two full-member nations in T20Is as India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs in Delhi on Thursday. The opener reached his hundred off 30 balls and finished with 108 from 34 deliveries. India posted 221-7 and then bowled Afghanistan out for 94 to complete a 3-0 series win.
Abhishek and Sanju Samson added 142 for the first wicket. Axar Patel took two wickets in his opening over and Nitish Kumar Reddy claimed three in one over. Afghanistan had posted 156 and 159 in the first two matches while batting first.
India now travel to Japan for the Asian Games. Afghanistan will field a largely changed squad for the tournament under new captain Darwish Rasooli.
Tavengwa Mukuhlani has been appointed ICC Deputy Chairperson until November 2027, becoming the first Zimbabwean to hold the role.
The International Cricket Council has appointed Tavengwa Mukuhlani as its Deputy Chairperson through November 2027. Mukuhlani, who currently serves as the Chairman of Zimbabwe Cricket and represents the nation on the ICC Board, is set to take over the position from Imran Khwaja.
Mukuhlani serves on the ICC Finance and Commercial Affairs and Nominations Committees, and he chairs the HR and Remuneration Committee. He will become the first Zimbabwean to be appointed as the Deputy Chair of the ICC.
His appointment comes at a pivotal moment for African cricket as Zimbabwe prepare to co-host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 alongside South Africa and Namibia. ICC Chairman Jay Shah said Mukuhlani's experience and commitment to the game's development will be invaluable to the board.
Leicestershire received a 27-point deduction and £5,000 fine after the Cricket Discipline Panel upheld charges of preparing a poor pitch.
The Cricket Discipline Panel imposed a 27-point penalty on Leicestershire for preparing a poor pitch in their Division One match against Glamorgan. The panel deducted 19 points from the Foxes' 42-run win and added an eight-point suspended penalty until the end of the 2027 season.
Head groundsman Callum Lewin cited an unscheduled one-day Bollywood filming event four days before the match as a factor beyond his control. The disciplinary panel dismissed this explanation because the shoot lasted only one day. Match referee Ian Ramage documented 43 instances of uneven bounce during the game.
Leicestershire now sits on 89 points from 12 matches and must beat Hampshire in their ongoing fixture to avoid relegation from Division One. The club stated it is reviewing the verdict and considering appeal options within the 10-day window.
Rizwan challenges NCCIA summons in Lahore High Court, questioning jurisdiction while PCB conducts parallel internal disciplinary inquiry.
Mohammad Rizwan filed a writ petition in the Lahore High Court challenging summons issued by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency. The petition questions the NCCIA's jurisdiction and the nature of its investigation into the players.
Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were summoned by the NCCIA after Pakistan's 3-0 Test series defeat in England. Both players appeared at the agency's Lahore office and received multi-page questionnaires to complete.
The PCB announced an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning discipline and conduct. Rizwan raised concerns about the absence of specific allegations against him in his response to the NCCIA questionnaire.
Naman Dhir and Auqib Nabi received maiden ODI call-ups for the West Indies series following strong domestic performances.
Naman Dhir received his first ODI call-up for India’s three-match series against the West Indies after scoring 655 runs in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League at a strike rate of 217.61. The 26-year-old also took the Player of the Tournament award, highlighted by an unbeaten 173 off 64 balls against Mohali Kings.
Auqib Nabi earned his maiden ODI selection alongside Dhir. Both replace players unavailable due to the Asian Games schedule. Mumbai Indians retained Dhir at the 2025 auction for Rs 5.25 crore after initially signing him for Rs 20 lakh.
Hanuma Vihari questioned the selection, saying domestic numbers outside one standout knock did not justify the call. The series begins on September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram.
Srikkanth says selectors cannot hand out India caps without clear performance justification.
Former India opener Kris Srikkanth has slammed the selection committee for including all-rounder Vipraj Nigam in India's squad for the Asian Games 2026 as a replacement for injured spinner Varun Chakaravarthy. The 35-year-old suffered an injury during the first T20I against Afghanistan and was ruled out of the remaining matches and the upcoming Asian Games.
Nigam scored 142 runs at a strike rate of 180 and claimed 11 wickets in 14 matches during his debut IPL season for Delhi Capitals in 2025. His form dipped in 2026 when he featured in only five games, scoring 15 runs and taking two wickets.
Srikkanth also questioned the continued omission of Krunal Pandya, Rajat Patidar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar despite their match-winning domestic performances. He said age cannot be the only decider and questioned whether younger players have pushed the veterans out through performances.
Yash Thakur comes in for Arshdeep Singh as India look to give the seamer game time before the Asian Games.
India made one change for the third T20I against Afghanistan, with Vidarbha seamer Yash Thakur replacing Arshdeep Singh. Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Thakur had been added to the squad last week as cover for Harshit Rana. The 27-year-old made his T20I debut in Zimbabwe in July, taking four wickets in two matches.
India have already secured the series 2-0. Shreyas Iyer said the team would not treat the dead rubber with complacency and would adapt to batting first on a supportive surface.
BCB charges former BPL officials with corruption code breaches following Integrity Unit investigation into 11th and 12th league editions.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board charged former Chattogram Royals owner Mohammad Abdul Quayyum Rashid and former Darbar Rajshahi official Amin Khan with alleged breaches of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Both face four charges each connected to the 11th and 12th editions of the Bangladesh Premier League.
Rashid faces charges including attempting to fix or improperly influence match outcomes and failing to report corrupt approaches to the designated Anti-Corruption Officer. The BCB also alleges he failed to cooperate fully with the investigation by not providing his mobile phone for forensic examination.
Both individuals have been provisionally suspended while the disciplinary process continues. They have 14 days to respond to the charges. The allegations stem from an investigation by the BCB's Integrity Unit into alleged corrupt practices during the two BPL seasons.
Leicestershire were deducted 27 points after their Grace Road pitch was ruled below standard during a County Championship match.
Leicestershire face the prospect of relegation after being handed a 27-point deduction over the substandard condition of their pitch. The sanction drops the county to the bottom of the Division One standings, though the club has until 29 September to appeal.
While Leicestershire defeated Glamorgan on 20 August, the match referee noted 43 instances of unpredictable bounce caused by cracks in the surface. Regulators subsequently declared the Grace Road pitch below required standards, stripping the 19 points gained from the victory and adding an eight-point penalty.
Leicestershire's head groundsman Callum Lewin argued that extreme heat of 35 degrees Celsius and a Bollywood film shoot four days before the match hampered preparations. The regulatory authority rejected the defence, stating that risk management should have envisaged the need to protect the pitch during the filming.
ICC appoints Tavengwa Mukuhlani as Deputy Chair until November 2027; Jay Shah cites his experience in cricket administration.
The International Cricket Council appointed Tavengwa Mukuhlani as Deputy Chairperson until November 2027. Mukuhlani, Chairman of Zimbabwe Cricket, succeeds Imran Khwaja.
Mukuhlani serves on the ICC Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee and the Nominations Committee, and chairs the HR and Remuneration Committee. The appointment comes ahead of Zimbabwe co-hosting the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah said Mukuhlani's experience and commitment to development will help strengthen cricket across member nations. Mukuhlani becomes the first Zimbabwean to hold the position.
Edulji wants Harmanpreet to hand over the captaincy to Mandhana before the next ODI World Cup cycle.
Former India player Diana Edulji called on Harmanpreet Kaur to relinquish the captaincy and allow Smriti Mandhana a sustained run in charge. Edulji said succession planning was essential ahead of the next ODI World Cup.
Edulji noted that Harmanpreet will be nearing 40 by the time the next World Cup arrives. She suggested Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma could be groomed as vice-captains during the transition.
Harmanpreet will lead India at the Asian Games starting September 18. Former captain Shantha Rangaswamy had earlier described a leadership change as overdue following the 2025 World Cup triumph.
Rashid Khan praises Sooryavanshi's fearless approach and shot selection rarely seen at age 15.
Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan described 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a god-gifted talent with qualities rarely seen at his age. Khan highlighted the teenager's fearless cricket, shot selection and game awareness as distinguishing features.
Khan said Sooryavanshi backs his skills and knows his game plan against any side and any bowler. He noted the power and hand-eye coordination that sets the youngster apart from other players his age.
Khan admitted he was not as talented at 15 but acknowledged Sooryavanshi's ability to hit big sixes at such a young age. He said the teenager is someone very special who has already demonstrated his talent on major stages.
Leicestershire face relegation threat after losing 27 points for a substandard Grace Road surface.
Leicestershire received a 27-point penalty for preparing a poor pitch in their County Championship match against Glamorgan at Grace Road. The Cricket Discipline Panel upheld the charge and deducted the 19 points earned from the win plus an additional eight-point deduction. The panel also imposed a £5,000 fine on the club.
Groundsman Callum Lewin cited an unscheduled Bollywood film shoot four days before the match as a mitigating factor. The panel rejected the explanation because filming lasted only one day and did not prevent pitch preparation. The penalty leaves Leicestershire on the brink of relegation from Division One with one round of matches remaining.
The club has ten days to appeal the decision. Leicestershire must beat Hampshire in their next match to stay up in Division One.
Abhishek Sharma reached three figures in 30 balls against Afghanistan, breaking Rohit Sharma's nine-year-old record for India's fastest T20I century.
Abhishek Sharma struck the fastest T20I hundred by a batter from a Test-playing nation with a 30-ball effort against Afghanistan in Delhi. He finished with 108 from 34 balls, striking 11 sixes and nine fours, as India posted 221 for seven and won by 127 runs.
The innings eclipsed Rohit Sharma's previous Indian record of 35 balls set against Sri Lanka in 2017. Abhishek now has three T20I centuries, the third-most by an Indian after Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.
Abhishek revealed he received a text from Yuvraj Singh before the match advising him to avoid forcing shots. He said the message helped him rotate the strike rather than attempt big hits from the first ball.
