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July 19, 2026 11:39 AM

World Cricketers’ Association questions ICC over ODI World Cup format change

The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) said on Friday it is "concerned" that the format of next year's World Cup has been revised without consulting the players who are set to bear the brunt of it. The men's 50-over showpiece, to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, will remain a 14-team event, but the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday introduced a "Super Series" round for the three lowest-ranked qualified sides. One of them will advance to the main group stage, a...

July 19, 2026 11:32 AM

Lord’s ODI will not be Rohit’s last, says BCCI secretary

India's team management has thrown its weight behind struggling opener Rohit Sharma amid speculation back home that Sunday's third one-day international against England at Lord's could be his last. The 39-year-old managed a laboured 26 off 47 balls on Thursday as England won the second match in Cardiff to level the three-match series. Rohit has now gone 11 ODIs without a hundred and his poor run of form raises questions about his place for next year's World Cup, which South Africa will host al...

July 17, 2026 1:21 PM

India back opener Rohit Sharma amid retirement speculation

India team management has thrown its weight behind struggling opener Rohit Sharma amid speculation back home that Sunday's third one-day international against England at Lord's could be his last. The 39-year-old managed a laboured 26 off 47 balls on Thursday as England won the second match in Cardiff to level the three-match series. Rohit has now gone 11 ODIs without a hundred and his poor run of form raises questions about his place for next year's World Cup, which South Africa will h...

July 13, 2026 1:50 PM

Stephen Fleming steps down as CSK head coach after 18 years in charge

Stephen Fleming has stepped down as head coach of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after guiding the team to five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles in his 18 years in charge, the franchise said on Monday. "The decision was reached with respect and gratitude, following a series of open and honest discussions between Fleming and the Super Kings management," the team said in a statement. Former New Zealand captain Fleming joined Chennai as a player in the inaugural edition of the IPL before taking ...

July 13, 2026 10:25 AM

Harshit Rana to miss England ODIs with hamstring injury, Prince Yadav to replace him

A hamstring injury has sidelined Indian seamer Harshit Rana from the upcoming three-match One-Day International (ODI) series with England, and India's cricket board (BCCI) has named Prince Yadav as his replacement in the squad. Rana suffered the injury during the third T20 against England, and missed the remaining two matches as India lost 4-0 to the hosts. Yadav, who played in the T20 series but was not named in the ODI squad, will stay in England for the 50-over matches starting from Tuesday...

July 13, 2026 10:26 AM

India’s batting under the microscope after T20 defeats by England, Ireland

Pundits and former players highlighted India's struggles with the bat on Saturday after the Twenty20 World Cup champions suffered back-to-back series defeats by England and Ireland. England beat India by 56 runs in the fifth and final T20I at Southampton, the hosts sealing a 4-0 series win after the opener ended in a no result due to rain. That series defeat came after Ireland had completed a 2-0 T20 whitewash last month. Player-turned-commentator Dinesh Karthik said India's batting unit had l...

July 13, 2026 10:26 AM

Brendon McCullum sacked as England test coach after four years

Brendon McCullum has been sacked as head coach of England's test team after four years in the role, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday. McCullum, who was appointed in 2022 just after Ben Stokes was made test captain, helped transform England's red-ball fortunes with a swashbuckling brand of play that was quickly nicknamed "Bazball". While he has a winning overall record coaching the side in tests, England have struggled more recently, losing seven of their last nine long-f...

July 13, 2026 10:24 AM

Former England captain Heather Knight to retire after Lord’s Test vs Team India

Former England captain Heather Knight has announced her retirement from international cricket after a 16-year career, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Saturday. The 35-year-old will make her final appearance during the current Test match against India at Lord’s, the venue where she famously led the team to World Cup glory in 2017. Knight, who debuted in 2010, bows out as England Women's all-time record appearance-maker with 320 caps. She captained the side 199 times between ...

July 12, 2026 11:08 AM

5th T20I: England beat India by 56 runs, secure 4-0 sweep, number one ranking

India's challenging U.K. tour threw up another obstacle on Saturday when a traffic jam delayed their arrival at Southampton for the fifth and final Twenty20 International against England, which the hosts won by 56 runs to clinch a 4-0 series win. Shreyas Iyer's side reached the ground five minutes after the scheduled toss time, forcing officials to delay the start to allow India warm-up time. Play started 30 minutes late. The delay was the latest hiccup in a trip that has produced little joy f...

July 10, 2026 11:15 PM

Formidable England seal first-ever T20 series win over India

England cruised to their first-ever T20 series victory over India with 37 balls to spare as the tourists fell to a record fifth consecutive loss in completed 20-over matches. After the hosts were set 159 to win, Phil Salt and Harry Brook enjoyed an unbroken second-wicket partnership of 146 off 70 balls as England reached their target in 13.5 overs. Captain Brook scored 79 from 35 balls, while Salt struck 59 from 42 after failing to score off his first nine balls. Salt celebrated with Brook af...