Indian cricketers Varun and Harshit Rana have been ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series against England. Both players sustained hamstring injuries during the third T20I match of the series. The injuries were confirmed following the game, ending their participation in the ongoing series. Their absence is a setback for the Indian side as the series continues against England.
India and England women's cricket teams are set to face each other in a Test match at Lord's, with both sides carrying the weight of recent T20 World Cup disappointments. The match holds historic significance, adding extra meaning to the contest beyond just a regular fixture. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and England's Nat Sciver-Brunt have both used the occasion to advocate for more women's Test cricket to be played globally. The two leaders believe that expanding the women's Test calendar would benefit the growth and standard of the game. The Lord's clash represents not only a chance for on-field redemption but also a platform to spotlight the longer format of women's cricket.
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of the remainder of Major League Cricket 2026 after sustaining a knee injury. The veteran off-spinner will not be able to continue his participation in the tournament. Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle has been officially approved as his replacement. Siddle will step in to fill the vacancy left by Ashwin for the rest of the competition.
India won the toss and chose to bat in the T20 match against England in Bristol. Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy were ruled out of the series due to undisclosed reasons, forcing team management to reshuffle the squad. Prasidh Krishna and Washington Sundar were brought into the playing XI as direct replacements. The changes altered India's pace and spin balance heading into the contest.
India and England women's cricket teams are set to face each other in a Test match at Lord's, marking a historic occasion for the women's game. The match comes as a quick turnaround for both sides following their involvement in the T20 World Cup. Over 30,000 tickets have already been sold, reflecting strong public interest in the fixture. The match at Lord's is expected to be a landmark moment for women's Test cricket. Both teams will switch from T20 format back to traditional whites for this special occasion.
Ben Curran batted through all 50 overs to score an unbeaten 111, providing the backbone of Zimbabwe's innings against Bangladesh. His composed knock was the cornerstone of the hosts' total of 247. A swift half-century from Evans, batting at number eight, provided crucial lower-order support to bolster the score. The performance ensured Zimbabwe had a competitive total to defend in the match. The game is being played at home in Zimbabwe, with the hosts looking to challenge Bangladesh with their respectable score.
Bangladesh have recalled pacer Shoriful Islam to their playing XI as they bowl first against Zimbabwe in what is a crucial series match. The visitors require a win to level the series, while Zimbabwe are looking to clinch an outright series victory. Zimbabwe named an unchanged side from their previous match. The match is being played on home soil for Zimbabwe, giving them an added advantage heading into the contest.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored an unbeaten 102 to lead the Unicorns to a successful chase of 144 runs in a T20 match. The innings marked Pretorius' maiden T20 century, a significant personal milestone. Earlier, Matthew Short had put the brakes on MI New York's batting with an impressive spell of 3 wickets for 24 runs. The Unicorns' win has strengthened their position at the top of the standings.
Middlesex secured consecutive victories in the County Championship thanks to a determined innings from opener Max Holden. Holden scored a hard-fought 62 on a difficult pitch, proving crucial to his side's success. The win keeps Middlesex's hopes alive in the competition. Back-to-back victories signal a strong run of form for the county side.
Somerset secured an emphatic victory over Derbyshire in their recent T20 fixture. Opener Smeed delivered a standout performance, scoring 89 runs off just 51 balls. His innings featured six sixes, showcasing an aggressive and dominant batting display. Somerset posted a strong total of 214 for 6, which proved too much for Derbyshire to chase. The win reinforces Somerset's credentials as title holders in the competition.
Jason Roy demonstrated his continued quality in T20 cricket with an unbeaten century for Surrey against Sussex. The former England opener's innings powered Surrey to a commanding victory over their county rivals. Roy's performance highlighted that he remains a potent force in the shortest format of the game despite no longer featuring in the England setup. The century underscored Surrey's strong batting depth as they surged past Sussex in the contest.
Chris Lynn's impressive century powered Northants to a convincing victory over Glamorgan in their recent T20 fixture. The Australian opener's knock proved too much for the home side to handle, effectively securing Northants' place in the knockout stages of the competition. Harrison complemented the batting effort with a three-wicket haul, helping restrict and dismiss Glamorgan's innings. As a result of the defeat, Glamorgan's own qualification hopes remain unresolved and they must wait on other results. Northants' win cements their position in the next round of the tournament.
Durham successfully chased down a target of 157 runs against Leicestershire in their recent fixture. Captain Alex Lees led the run chase with an outstanding knock of 80 runs off just 44 balls. His aggressive innings proved to be the decisive factor in Durham's victory. The target of 157 proved well within Durham's reach thanks largely to Lees' commanding performance at the top of the order.
England batter Tammy Beaumont has announced her retirement from professional cricket. The decision had been building for some time, particularly following her exclusion from England's 50-over squad after their 2025 World Cup exit. Beaumont had a long and distinguished international career with England women's cricket. Her retirement marks the end of an era for one of England's most experienced batting stalwarts.
Hampshire captain Adams delivered a match-winning all-round performance against The Blaze. He contributed a crucial 49 runs with the bat, providing his side with a competitive total. Adams then followed up by taking four wickets with the ball to dismantle the opposition's innings. His combined effort with bat and ball proved decisive in sealing victory for Hampshire. The result underlines Adams' importance to the team as both a run-scorer and wicket-taker.
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against Zimbabwe due to a hamstring injury. The injury prevents him from taking part in the second and third matches of the series. Parvez Hossain Emon has been named as his replacement in the squad. The development is a setback for Bangladesh as Litton is a key member of their batting lineup.
Marcus Harris equalled his own record by reaching a fifty off just 15 balls during a stunning innings for Surrey. The Australian batter went on to score 81 runs off only 32 deliveries in a dominant batting display. His explosive knock helped Surrey chase down a target of 181 runs with remarkable ease, completing the chase in just 15 overs. The result moved Surrey significantly closer to securing a place at Finals Day.
Imran Khwaja, a senior cricket administrator from Singapore, has lost his position as Associate Director on the ICC board. He was defeated in elections held on Tuesday. Khwaja had been a prominent figure in associate cricket governance through his role on the ICC board. His exit marks a significant change in the leadership structure representing associate member nations at the sport's global governing body.
West Indies have been penalised by the ICC for maintaining a slow over rate during their second Test match against Sri Lanka. The team fell two overs short of the required rate, triggering automatic sanctions under ICC playing conditions. As a result, West Indies were docked two World Test Championship points. In addition to the points penalty, each player in the West Indies squad was fined ten per cent of their match fee.
Indian left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore has signed a six-match contract with English county side Gloucestershire. This will mark his second stint in county cricket in England. He previously represented Surrey last July, where he impressed by claiming 11 wickets across just two matches. The new deal offers Kishore further opportunity to gain experience in English conditions.
