New Zealand have appointed Michael Bracewell as captain for the upcoming ODI series against India after resting Mitchell Santner due to injury. Kyle Jamieson returns to the squad after recovering from back trouble.

Jayden Lennox received his first call-up while Kane Williamson and several other senior players were omitted from the touring party. The three-match series begins later this month.

Bracewell will lead a side missing several established names as New Zealand manage workloads ahead of future commitments.

Ben Stokes criticised county cricket venues as shambolic during the latest round of domestic matches. Derbyshire were bowled out for 156 on day three, trailing Durham by 127 runs after Matthew Potts took five for 45.

Potts has now claimed 13 wickets in two matches against Derbyshire this season, having previously taken eight for 66 at Chester-le-Street in June. Brydon Carse impressed with the ball despite not adding to his wicket tally, with observers noting his pace and accuracy.

The England all-rounder made his comments while following Surrey's match against Nottinghamshire, highlighting concerns about pitch and facility standards across the county circuit.

Shahrukh Khan produced his best performance of the TNPL season as Kovai Kings secured an 85-run victory over Trichy Grand Cholas. The captain had been below his best in the first six matches but delivered when it mattered most.

Trichy Grand Cholas' win in another match confirmed their qualification for the playoffs. Kovai's total proved well beyond Trichy's reach on a pitch that offered assistance to the spinners.

Khan's innings provided the platform for Kovai's bowlers to defend the total comfortably and keep their own playoff hopes alive.

Toby Milnes claimed five wickets as Kent took a first-innings lead against Middlesex at Lord's. The 28-year-old seamer finished with five for 67 as Middlesex were dismissed for 214.

Kent reached 47 for one in reply by the close, still trailing by 167 runs. Middlesex captain Toby Roland-Jones top-scored with 48 before falling to Milnes shortly before tea.

The result leaves Middlesex facing a substantial deficit on a pitch offering consistent seam movement. Kent have now taken 20 wickets in consecutive Championship matches for the first time this season.

Olly Stone took six for 44 as Nottinghamshire seized control of their County Championship match against Surrey at Trent Bridge. The 32-year-old fast bowler dismissed the visitors for 187 on the first day.

Nottinghamshire reached 89 for one in reply by stumps, trailing by 98 runs with nine wickets intact. The champions have not lost a Championship match at home since 2022.

Stone's figures represent his best return since joining Notts from Warwickshire last season. Surrey lost four wickets in the morning session and never recovered momentum.

England wrapped up the first Test inside three days at Headingley, beating Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs. Jofra Archer, Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took the wickets as Pakistan folded for 135 in their second innings.

Joe Root marked his return as Test captain with a decisive win. He said the side had been outstanding and that incoming coach Stephen Fleming had stayed in daily contact throughout the match.

England lead the series 1-0 with three Tests left.

Jofra Archer took the final wicket as England bowled Pakistan out for 135 to win the first Test at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs. The victory gives England a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Archer finished with figures that included the decisive breakthrough on the final day. Pakistan's batting collapsed under sustained pressure from England's attack throughout their second innings.

Sri Lanka have included batter Kamil Mishara and all-rounder Sahan Arachchige in their squad for the second Test against India in Colombo. The board dropped paceman Dilshan Madushanka and spinner Ramesh Mendis from the group that played in Galle.

Kusal Mendis remains unavailable with a hamstring injury, and Dinesh Chandimal is still out after a concussion. Sri Lanka may prepare a balanced surface at the SSC rather than a spin-friendly track.

The second Test starts on Friday, with India holding a 1-0 lead after their 165-run win in Galle.

Deepesh Devendran hit 146kmph on Friday for Salem Spartans in the TNPL. The 18-year-old right-arm quick took two wickets in his four-over spell.

His speed has climbed 8kmph since the domestic season began. He made his TNPL debut this month after strong age-group showings for Tamil Nadu.

State selectors have taken notice ahead of the Ranji Trophy. Devendran has two more matches before the league ends next week.

Sri Lanka Cricket named former captain Hashan Tillakaratne as batting coach of the senior men's programme on Friday. The 53-year-old will work with national team players at the SLC's National High Performance Centre in Colombo.

Tillakaratne played 57 Tests and 200 ODIs for Sri Lanka between 1989 and 2004. He scored 4,545 Test runs and led the side in 39 matches during his career.

The appointment fills the role vacated by the previous batting coach earlier this month. Tillakaratne will begin duties ahead of the national team's next international assignment.

Harry Brook was dismissed for 99 on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. England closed at 366 for 8 after Pakistan had made 171 in their first innings.

Brook had not scored a Test hundred since June 2024 and had missed out by one run at the same ground against India last summer. Pakistan's bowlers struck late in the day to limit further damage.

The hosts lead by 195 runs with two days remaining.

James Thomas made 96 on debut for Somerset, sharing a stand with Tom Nicholls that pushed the title-chasing county into a strong position.

Thomas, signed from overseas, came in and settled quickly. Nicholls held the innings together, reaching his hundred and giving Somerset a total worth defending.

Their runs leave Somerset well placed as the match heads into its final stages.