Cricket News
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Fleming sets out England Test reset, Brook’s No.1 T20 push, Cremer returns — cricket digest 20 Sep 2026
England’s men are juggling a new Test direction under Stephen Fleming with a white-ball side that’s just surged back to the top of the T20I rankings. Elsewhere, Australia and Zimbabwe made late changes for their final ODI, while domestic and women’s tournaments delivered silverware and semi-final drama.
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Carse cleared by police as regulator probe looms; Kingsmen reach CPL final — cricket digest 19 Sep 2026
Off-field scrutiny around England seamer Brydon Carse eased after police closed their inquiry, though cricket authorities are still set to look into the matter. On the field, Jamaica Kingsmen booked a CPL final spot, while selection and injury news rippled through India and New Zealand camps.
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Sawyer departs White Ferns role, England clinch Sri Lanka T20I series, Ngidi injured — cricket digest 18 Sep 2026
Coaching and selection calls dominated the agenda, with New Zealand moving on from Ben Sawyer and India mapping out Hardik Pandya’s return. On the field, England wrapped up their T20I series against Sri Lanka, while injuries and squad tweaks shaped upcoming ODI contests.
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Rizwan takes NCCIA summons to court, Wade retires from BBL, India reshuffle squads — cricket digest 17 Sep 2026
Pakistan’s post-England fallout rolled on, with Mohammad Rizwan moving the dispute into the courts as questions linger over the wider inquiry. Elsewhere, a BBL stalwart stepped away from playing, while India were forced into a late change ahead of Japan and the Asian Games.
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England thrash Sri Lanka in T20I opener, NSW hand captaincies to Maddinson and Shaw — cricket digest 16 Sep 2026
England’s new-look T20 side hit top gear straight away against Sri Lanka, with a debutant in the mix and a huge win at the Utilita Bowl. Elsewhere, New South Wales reshaped their leadership group ahead of Brad Haddin’s first season in charge, while Matt Renshaw’s ODI breakthrough continued Australia’s tour of Zimbabwe.
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Babar back in Pakistan’s first-class grind, England lay down Carse marker — cricket digest 15 Sep 2026
Pakistan’s post-England reset took a notable turn with Babar Azam opting back into domestic red-ball cricket for the first time in years. In England, the focus was on standards off the field as the T20I series with Sri Lanka gets under way.
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Australia’s ODI World Cup planning, India-Afghanistan opener fallout, Stars land Overtons — cricket digest 14 Sep 2026
With Australia heading to Harare and the 2027 ODI World Cup looming in the background, selection and role clarity are back under the microscope. Elsewhere, India’s thumping start against Afghanistan sparked both praise and questions, while the BBL market delivered a novelty signing.
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England sweep Pakistan 3-0 as Root steadies ship; Hesson weighs Test role — cricket digest 13 Sep 2026
England’s summer ended with a clean-sweep over Pakistan at Edgbaston, and a sense from Joe Root that the dressing-room noise has finally been met with clarity. Elsewhere, Pakistan’s coaching picture remains in flux, while South Africa and Namibia set up the final ODI of their series.
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Pakistan’s England tour fallout deepens, Sri Lanka reach Asia Cup final, Durham go up — cricket digest 12 Sep 2026
Pakistan’s bruising England tour continues to reverberate off the field, with two senior players questioned by cybercrimes investigators and ruled out of the President’s Trophy opener on fitness-test grounds. On it, Sri Lanka edged Pakistan to book an Asia Cup final with India, while Durham sealed Division Two promotion as champions.
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Smith injures finger as Cox keeps at Edgbaston; India Women eye Asia Cup final — cricket digest 11 Sep 2026
England’s wicketkeeping plans were forced into a late shuffle at Edgbaston after Jamie Smith hurt a finger, while India Women moved to within one win of the Asia Cup title. There were also squad calls in southern Africa and another round of County Championship promotion and title races tightening up.
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India reshuffle squads after Rana injury; Finn Allen lands record Stars deal — cricket digest 10 Sep 2026
Selection and contracting news set the tone, with India forced into a late change ahead of the Afghanistan T20Is and Asian Games, while the BBL market kept moving at pace. On the field, England stayed in front at Edgbaston as county and CPL action rolled on.
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Cricket NSW blasts BBL privatisation plan, Bangladesh reach Asia Cup semis — cricket digest 09 Sep 2026
The Big Bash’s push towards private investment has sparked a fresh flashpoint, with Cricket NSW warning of long-term consequences for the game’s funding model. On the field, Bangladesh booked a Women’s Asia Cup semi-final spot, while South Africa began a new-look ODI series in Namibia with three debutants.
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BBL privatisation moves ahead, Afghanistan line up UAE home season, Pietersen returns — cricket digest 08 Sep 2026
Cricket Australia has pressed on with plans to bring private money into the Big Bash, even as talks with the players remain unresolved. Elsewhere, Afghanistan confirmed a three-format “home” block in the UAE, and England added a familiar face to their white-ball backroom staff.
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Australia stick with Labuschagne, England women sweep Ireland, Nigeria U-19s qualify — cricket digest 07 Sep 2026
Selection calls and squad juggling set the tone, with Australia backing Marnus Labuschagne for South Africa and England’s women closing out their summer in emphatic style. There were also trophies decided in southern Africa, plus a landmark qualification moment for Nigeria’s Under-19s.
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PSL owners discuss January shift, India skittle Pakistan for 55, du Plooy set to leave — cricket digest 06 Sep 2026
Pakistan’s franchise calendar could be on the move, with PSL stakeholders weighing a January window that would collide with other major T20 leagues. On the field, India’s spinners ran through Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup, while Middlesex confirmed captain Leus du Plooy will depart to pursue a South Africa call-up.
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England refresh Sri Lanka squads as Carse sidelined; Mandhana breaks records — cricket digest 05 Sep 2026
England’s selection news dominated the day, with injuries forcing changes for the Sri Lanka white-ball series and Brydon Carse left out as inquiries continue. Elsewhere, Smriti Mandhana rewrote the women’s record books, while South Africa edged Namibia to set up a tri-series final.
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Mandhana breaks Mithali’s run record; India U-19 ban for Rohit Yadav; Sri Lanka hit — cricket digest 04 Sep 2026
Records and regulation shared the spotlight, with Smriti Mandhana rewriting the women’s run-scoring lists while age-verification action in Bengal rippled into India’s Under-19 plans. England’s home summer also brought squad changes for Sri Lanka and another busy day across the County Championship.
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Hampshire reverse Kuggeleijn deal, England leave out Carse, Women’s CT moved — cricket digest 03 Sep 2026
County cricket’s final-month run-in was overshadowed by off-field decisions and scrutiny, from Hampshire’s rapid rethink on an overseas signing to England’s latest Test squad call. Elsewhere, the ICC confirmed a new home for the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy and Bangladesh celebrated a landmark first-class record.
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Stokes tipped to open for Strikers, Pakistan turmoil deepens, England chase 282 — cricket digest 02 Sep 2026
Ben Stokes’ switch to franchise cricket gathered pace with Adelaide outlining plans to use him at the top of the order. Elsewhere, Pakistan’s England tour fallout rolled on, while England Women started their ODI series against Ireland with a record chase.
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Pakistan rip up Test squad in England, Australia’s ODI plans sharpen, Bangladesh start Asia Cup — cricket digest 01 Sep 2026
Pakistan’s response to another bruising Test defeat in England was immediate and sweeping, with changes to both personnel and coaching for the Edgbaston finale. Elsewhere, Australia’s World Cup planning edged into focus, while the Women’s Asia Cup got under way in Dubai.