Cricket News
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Pakistan level West Indies series, Ireland pushed into World Cup Qualifier — cricket digest 06 Aug 2026
Pakistan left Trinidad with the series squared after their spinners and top order sealed an eight-wicket win in Port of Spain. Elsewhere, Ireland’s World Cup hopes took a hit after rain in Bready, while New Zealand A and New Zealand’s domestic women’s scene both had major squad news.
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Neser strains calf ahead of Bangladesh Tests; Root captaincy debate; Hundred run-fest — cricket digest 05 Aug 2026
Selection and fitness calls dominated the day, with Australia juggling fast-bowling depth before Bangladesh arrive and England still parsing the logic of Joe Root’s return to the Test captaincy. On the field, Pakistan and West Indies traded momentum in Port of Spain while The Hundred served up another night of big totals at Headingley.
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India lose Bumrah for Sri Lanka Tests, Pakistan line up Michael Smith, Fire win thrillers — cricket digest 04 Aug 2026
Squads and staffing moves set the tone ahead of a packed late-summer schedule, with injuries forcing one major rethink and a coaching appointment close to being finalised. On the field, The Hundred delivered tight finishes, while the West Indies-Pakistan Test stayed poised in Port of Spain.
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Bumrah ruled out as Auqib Nabi gets India Test call; Pakistan gamble on spin — cricket digest 03 Aug 2026
Selection calls dominated the day, with India forced into a late bowling change for Sri Lanka and Pakistan doubling down on spin in Port of Spain. In England, The Hundred and the Metro Bank One-Day Cup produced a stack of tight finishes and big individual knocks.
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Root back as England Test captain under Fleming, Archer shines in the Hundred — cricket digest 02 Aug 2026
England’s Test reset gathered pace with Joe Root outlining why Stephen Fleming’s arrival helped draw him back to the captaincy. On the field, the Hundred served up big performances from Root and Jofra Archer, while Bangladesh strengthened for their landmark Australia tour.
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West Indies eye a home 'fortress' vs Pakistan, Key hints at Stokes return — cricket digest 01 Aug 2026
West Indies’ resurgence at home is gathering momentum ahead of the series decider with Pakistan, even as a selection row rumbles on in the background. In England, Rob Key fielded questions ranging from Ben Stokes’ retirement to Andrew Flintoff’s role, while domestic white-ball action delivered another stack of tight finishes.
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Fleming lands England Test job as Root returns; Joseph hits back at Sammy — cricket digest 31 Jul 2026
England’s Test reset took shape with Stephen Fleming confirmed as the next head coach and Joe Root back in charge, though Marcus Trescothick will steer the side through Pakistan’s visit first. Elsewhere, West Indies’ camp faced questions over selection messaging, while qualification places were sealed for the next Under-19 Women’s World Cup.
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Rahane retires, Fleming leads England coach shortlist, Hazlewood eyes Bangladesh return — cricket digest 30 Jul 2026
A major international career closed on Thursday as Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement with immediate effect. Coaching and selection also dominated the agenda, with England’s Test job narrowing and Australia juggling fast-bowling options ahead of Bangladesh.
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Ten Doeschate back with Knight Riders, England coaching search twists — cricket digest 29 Jul 2026
Franchise cricket’s global arms race rolled on with a major Knight Riders appointment, while England’s hunt for a new Test coach took another turn. Elsewhere, squads were named, governance moved in Sri Lanka, and the Hundred served up two tight northern derbies.
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India pick Saransh Jain for Sri Lanka Tests; PCB relaunch Champions Cup — cricket digest 28 Jul 2026
Selection news led the day, with India reshaping their Test squad for Sri Lanka and Pakistan’s board rolling out a trimmed domestic 50-over competition. There were also injury updates ahead of Bangladesh’s Australia tour and more late drama in The Hundred.
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Sooryavanshi seals India’s Zimbabwe sweep; Jadeja back in India’s Sri Lanka plans — cricket digest 27 Jul 2026
India wrapped up their Zimbabwe tour with another win and more signs that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is settling quickly into international cricket. Elsewhere, India’s selectors weighed key fitness calls ahead of the Sri Lanka Tests, while Bangladesh reshaped their squad for Australia.
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India clinch Zimbabwe T20I series as Kishan stars; Bangladesh hit by injuries — cricket digest 26 Jul 2026
India’s tour of Zimbabwe has swung decisively their way, with a series win sealed in Harare and plenty of talk around roles in the top order. Elsewhere, Bangladesh’s Australia Test plans have taken an injury hit, while The Hundred served up tight finishes and big individual efforts.
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England weigh Root-Trescothick stopgaps, Middlesex sack Cornish, CPL squads take shape — cricket digest 25 Jul 2026
England’s Test reset rolled on with the ECB still weighing short-term leadership options for Pakistan while the search for a new head coach continues. Elsewhere, Middlesex made a boardroom call, CPL squads gained fresh shape, and domestic white-ball cricket delivered another stack of big totals and tight finishes.
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Asian Games draws set, West Indies brace for Pakistan Tests, India start winning in Zimbabwe — cricket digest 24 Jul 2026
Schedules and selections were the running theme, with the Asian Games brackets confirmed and West Indies juggling availability ahead of Pakistan’s visit. On the field, India finally stopped their T20I slide in Harare while The Hundred and the One-Day Cup delivered tight finishes in England.
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County finances warning, Kuldeep to Yorkshire, Lalit Modi gets legal relief — cricket digest 23 Jul 2026
English cricket’s money map is back under scrutiny after a new report warned the Hundred windfall is widening the gap between counties. Elsewhere, Yorkshire landed Kuldeep Yadav for a split-season stint, while Lalit Modi spoke of returning to India after a tribunal ruling in the IPL 2009 forex case.
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Warner drink-driving plea, Sixers appoint Mott, Pakistan tune up for WI Tests — cricket digest 22 Jul 2026
Off-field headlines led the day in Australia, with David Warner’s court plea raising questions over his Sydney Thunder captaincy and the Sixers moving quickly to install a new BBL coach. Elsewhere, Pakistan and West Indies turned their attention to the upcoming Test series, while Zimbabwe refreshed their squad for India’s visit.
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Australia recall Cummins, Hazlewood and Lyon; Gaikwad to captain West Zone — cricket digest 21 Jul 2026
Selection calls set the tone ahead of a heavy Test calendar, with Australia weighing up their fast-bowling pecking order as Bangladesh arrive next month. In domestic and franchise news, West Zone named their Duleep Trophy squad while the Hundred and One-Day Cup both moved into focus.
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England clinch India ODI series at Lord’s, NZ seal West Indies ODI, Bangladesh win in Zim — cricket digest 20 Jul 2026
A high-scoring Lord’s decider settled England’s ODI series with India, with injuries again shaping selection and the post-match conversation. Elsewhere, New Zealand wrapped up their ODI series in the Caribbean, while Bangladesh finished their Zimbabwe tour with a hard-fought T20I series win.
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Associates hit out at ICC World Cup revamp, Pakistan women reshuffle, WI chase NZ — cricket digest 19 Jul 2026
The ICC’s latest ODI World Cup overhaul sparked a sharp response from leading Associate captains, who say it narrows the very opportunities they’ve spent years chasing. Elsewhere, Pakistan named a new-look women’s T20I squad for Sri Lanka, while West Indies head into an emotional Barbados leg against New Zealand.
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Sobers dies aged 89, Rohit retirement talk swirls, Blast Finals Day gets boosts — cricket digest 18 Jul 2026
Cricket is mourning Sir Garry Sobers, one of the game’s defining allrounders, who has died in Barbados aged 89. Elsewhere, India’s focus at Lord’s has been sharpened by fresh noise around Rohit Sharma, while Finals Day squads and World Cup format debates also moved on.