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Cricket Daily Digest – August 5, 2026

The latest cricket headlines, match reaction, squad news, tournament updates and talking points from around the world.

Faf du Plessis and Kieron Pollard Released Ahead of SA20 2027 Season

Joburg Super Kings have released captain Faf du Plessis, while MI Cape Town have parted ways with Kieron Pollard in a series of major squad changes ahead of the 2027 SA20 season.

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Harry Brook and Ryan Rickelton Power Sunrisers to Record Hundred Score

Sunrisers Leeds set a new tournament record of 241-2 against London Spirit, powered by Harry Brook’s 15-ball half-century and Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 94.

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Zaheer Khan Takes Ownership of LPL’s Jaffna Kings After Scandal

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan and businessman Nagendra Siddoutam have taken over the Jaffna Kings after the franchise’s contract was terminated following a match-fixing scandal involving its previous co-owner.

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Jos Buttler to Captain Manchester Super Giants as Aiden Markram Departs

Jos Buttler will captain the Manchester Super Giants for the rest of the Hundred season after Aiden Markram was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to personal reasons.

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Former Pakistan Players Face Potential PCB Bans Over Unsanctioned League

The Pakistan Cricket Board may issue two-year bans to retired players who participated in the unsanctioned Asian Legends League in Zambia without obtaining the necessary official approvals.

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Michael Neser Ruled Out of Bangladesh Series Due to Injury

Australia’s Test squad has suffered another setback as fast bowler Michael Neser has been ruled out of the upcoming Top End series against Bangladesh because of an injury.

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Suzie Bates Signs Otago Domestic Contract After International Retirement

Following her retirement from international cricket in June, 38-year-old all-rounder Suzie Bates has signed a domestic contract with Otago to play in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield and Super Smash.

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SA20 Franchises Confirm Retained Players Ahead of October Auction

All six SA20 franchises have finalized their lists of retained and pre-signed players for the fifth season, ahead of the upcoming player auction scheduled for October 7.

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Ishan Kishan Reports for Work at RBI Patna Office During Cricket Break

Viral images have emerged of Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan reporting for duty as an assistant manager at the Reserve Bank of India’s regional office in Patna during his break from international cricket.

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Ben Stokes Expresses Desire to Coach England After Player Retirement

Former England captain Ben Stokes has revealed he is working on his Level 3 coaching qualifications, stating his clear ambition to transition into coaching and lead the national team in the future.

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Mark Wood Shares Technical Insights on Bowling at 90mph

England fast bowler Mark Wood has delivered a technical masterclass, explaining the specific mechanics and physical techniques he utilizes to consistently exceed speeds of 90mph.

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Ajit Agarkar’s Chief Selector Role Reportedly Under Threat

Rumours surrounding Rohit Sharma’s retirement and inconsistent messaging from the BCCI have reportedly put chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s position at risk, with VVS Laxman linked as a successor.

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Women’s Asia Cup Expected to Take Place in UAE This August

The eight-team Women’s Asia Cup is expected to be held in the UAE from August 28 to September 13, though the Asian Cricket Council has yet to officially announce the venue.

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ECB Reportedly Unhappy With Ireland Over Afghanistan ODI Series

The England and Wales Cricket Board is reportedly displeased with Cricket Ireland’s decision to host Afghanistan for a five-match ODI series, defying England’s policy against bilateral matches.

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Dates Confirmed for 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier Tournament

The ICC has scheduled the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier to run from February 21 to March 23, though the host venue for the qualifying tournament has not yet been finalized.

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