The ECB plans to appoint a new Test head coach before England's series against Pakistan. The board is reviewing between six and ten candidates for the role. Andy Flower is among the names under consideration.

McCullum's departure leaves the position open ahead of a busy schedule that includes the Pakistan tour. The ECB wants the new coach in place in time for that series. No timeline for the final decision has been confirmed yet.

The appointment comes after recent results that included the ODI loss to India at Edgbaston. England will need the new coach to prepare the side for the upcoming white-ball World Cup as well.

Washington Freedom chased down 267 to beat MI New York in an MLC Eliminator — the highest successful chase in men's T20 history. Andries Gous and Steven Smith both scored centuries, adding 241 for the third wicket as the side powered through.

Gous made 132 and Smith finished unbeaten on 110. MI New York had set the target on the back of Nicholas Pooran's 31-ball hundred earlier in the match. The fixture produced 51 sixes in total — a bruising contest between two sides swinging for everything.

Three centuries across one match is rare. The win takes Freedom into the next stage of the MLC playoffs.

Jayden Lennox claimed his maiden five-wicket haul of 5 for 19 as New Zealand beat West Indies by five wickets in the second ODI on Saturday. The left-arm spinner led a strong spin attack that bundled the hosts out for 138 at Providence Stadium in Guyana. New Zealand completed the chase with five wickets remaining to level the three-match series.

Lennox's figures came as part of a collective bowling effort from New Zealand's spinners. West Indies struggled to build partnerships on a surface that offered turn. The total proved well below par for the home side.

New Zealand had entered the match 1-0 down after losing the opener. The victory keeps the series alive ahead of the decider. Captain Mitchell Santner had earlier backed his young pacers for the tour.

India completed a 270-run victory over England in the one-off women's Test at Lord's on day four. Yastika Bhatia and Kranti Gaud delivered key contributions that set up the commanding total. England were bowled out for 186 in their second innings.

Sophie Ecclestone scored a maiden Test fifty during the chase before the hosts fell short. Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight ended their international careers after falling cheaply in the final innings. Heather Knight later announced her retirement from international cricket after 320 appearances.

The result caps a dominant performance by the Indian side in the first women's Test staged at the historic venue. India now prepare for the upcoming ODI series against England that begins on July 14.

Chennai Super Kings and head coach Stephen Fleming have mutually agreed to part ways after 18 years. The decision follows the franchise's poor recent results in the IPL and Major League Cricket, with management confirming it came after a performance review.

Fleming's departure has already sparked speculation about other members of the coaching staff. Bowling coach Eric Simons and others could be next, with CSK expected to begin appointing a replacement ahead of the next season.

The split ends a long association that delivered multiple IPL titles—but recent underperformance has forced the franchise's hand. A complete support staff overhaul now looks likely.

Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh has filed a police complaint after his cook allegedly demanded Rs 7 lakh. The demand was framed as extortion, and Singh reported it to police.

It's the second security incident involving an IPL player in recent weeks. Singh remains a regular in Punjab's middle order and is continuing with the league while the complaint is under investigation.

The ICC confirmed at its Annual Conference that USA Cricket and Cricket Canada will remain suspended. France Cricket also got a formal notice. Mauritius Cricket Federation, meanwhile, received full Associate membership and becomes the 111th ICC member nation.

Both North American boards face suspension over earlier governance and administrative issues. The ICC board reviewed their status during the conference but found no grounds to lift the bans. Mauritius now joins the associate ranks with full rights and obligations that come with it.

The decision leaves the door open for other suspended or provisional members to apply for reinstatement at future conferences, though no timeline was given for any further review of the USA or Canada cases.

Cricket Australia has released the 2026-27 WNCL schedule, opening September 29 with several members of Australia's T20 World Cup-winning squad expected to feature in the first round. The season will include at least 16 day-night matches — double last year's number.

The WNCL remains the premier domestic 50-over competition for Australian women and the main pathway for players aiming to represent the national side in longer formats. The expanded evening schedule aims to boost visibility and attendance across venues.

Separately, the ICC approved new structures for the 2027 ODI World Cup and 2028 T20 World Cup. The ODI tournament expands to 14 teams and introduces a Super Series stage followed by Super 7 and Eliminators.

Brendon McCullum has stepped down as England men's Test head coach after four years in the role. The ECB confirmed the change ahead of the 2027 Ashes series.

McCullum will remain in charge of England's white-ball sides. The decision follows a period of mixed Test results and comes as the board seeks a different approach for the longer format.

Ben Stokes had already retired as Test captain earlier in the cycle. The ECB now begins the search for a new Test coach.

England have named an unchanged XI for the third T20 against India at Trent Bridge. Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid and Josh Tongue — the eleven that's already taken the series 2-0.

India's injury crisis deepens. Prince Yadav replaces Harshit Rana in the ODI squad while Ravi Bishnoi comes in for Varun Chakaravarthy in the T20I setup — both fast-tracked after hamstring injuries sidelined the originals during the England T20 series.

Yadav, a domestic fast bowler, and Bishnoi, an experienced leg-spinner, will join the squad for the ODI series against England and the subsequent T20I leg against Zimbabwe. The BCCI selection panel confirmed the changes on Friday, with no other alterations to the white-ball groups.

Daren Sammy's clarified the record: Jason Holder hasn't retired from ODIs — he's taken an indefinite break. Sammy called his initial wording a mistake.

Holder's still active everywhere else. He played in Major League Cricket 2026 for the Los Angeles Knight Riders, taking key wickets with Andre Russell in a tight win over San Francisco. He's playing T20 at franchise and international level, which means he's fit and in demand.

No word yet on when or if he'll return to ODIs, but West Indies selectors will keep watching his form in the shorter formats.

Northamptonshire all-rounder Justin Broad is out for the rest of the 2026 season with a lower back injury sustained during the current campaign. In nine first-team appearances, he's barely had a chance to stake a claim.

Broad will focus on rehabilitation over the off-season, with no return date set. Northamptonshire have already been hit hard by injuries this year — losing him now removes a useful all-round option from the middle order and seam attack as the County Championship and limited-overs competitions head into their final weeks.

The club expects him back for pre-season training in 2027.

Jason Holder and Andre Russell took key wickets as Los Angeles Knight Riders defended a total to beat San Francisco Unicorns by a narrow margin in Major League Cricket 2026.

Holder and Russell finished with strong figures in the chase. The Unicorns fell short despite a late effort from their middle order.

The result keeps Los Angeles Knight Riders in contention in the ongoing MLC season.

India have named Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi as injury replacements for Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy in their white-ball squads for the England series. Yadav comes in for Rana's ODI spot, while Bishnoi takes Chakravarthy's T20I slot. The BCCI confirmed the changes on Sunday.

Jos Buttler made 131 and Harry Brook remained not out on 95 as England posted a large total in the fourth T20I — completing a 4-0 series win over India.

The result moved England to number one in the ICC T20I rankings. India captain Shreyas Iyer later acknowledged the team's struggle to adapt when playing away from home grounds they know.

Former England captain Heather Knight has announced her retirement from international cricket after the ongoing women's Test against India at Lord's. The 35-year-old made the decision following the current match.

Knight ends her career with 320 international appearances. She steps down alongside teammate Tammy Beaumont. No further details on her domestic or franchise commitments were released.

The announcement comes as England prepare for the remainder of their summer schedule. Knight had led the side in all formats before handing over the captaincy.

Derbyshire batter Wayne Madsen will play his final T20 Blast match on Sunday against Leicestershire. He's the county's all-time leading run-scorer in the format with over 5,100 runs.

Madsen will continue playing for Derbyshire in other competitions and represents Italy internationally, so the step back from the Blast doesn't signal a full retirement from cricket.