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Cricket Daily Digest – August 20, 2026

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

Sam Curran ruled out of England Test return due to season-ending groin injury

England all-rounder Sam Curran will undergo surgery on Friday after suffering a groin injury, ruling him out for the rest of the English summer and delaying his potential Test comeback.

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Manav Suthar takes ten wickets in India’s Test victory over Sri Lanka

Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar claimed match figures of 10-131 to help guide India to an emphatic 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test match played at Galle.

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Noor Ahmad to miss CPL 2026 as Tim Seifert joins St Lucia Kings

St Lucia Kings have lost spinner Noor Ahmad for the remainder of CPL 2026 after the ACB revoked his NOC, with batsman Tim Seifert signed as a replacement following his Hundred success.

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Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue share match ball after five-wicket hauls

In an unusual post-match gesture, grounds staff cut the match ball in half so England bowlers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue could each keep a piece after taking five wickets apiece.

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India’s Mixed Disability team recreates iconic shirt-waving celebration at Lord’s

India’s Mixed Disability cricket team celebrated a 118-run T20 victory over England at Lord’s by recreating Sourav Ganguly’s famous 2002 shirt-waving gesture, despite England winning the series 4-3.

Times Of India — Read Source Article »


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AB de Villiers claims Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar in overseas Tests

Former South African batter AB de Villiers stated that Virat Kohli raised the bar for subcontinent batters playing abroad, despite statistics showing Tendulkar maintains superior overseas averages.

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Joe Root reflects on returning as England Test captain with a new perspective

Returning England captain Joe Root explained that his second stint as leader feels different, noting that the end of COVID-19 restrictions has made the role far more enjoyable than his first tenure.

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Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim misses practice with neck discomfort

Left-handed opening batsman Tanzid Hasan Tamim sat out Bangladesh’s batting drills as a precautionary measure just two days before the start of the second Test match in Mackay.

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Spain’s men’s cricket team breaks world record with 24 consecutive wins

Spain’s men’s cricket team has set a new international record of 24 consecutive victories, surpassing Australia’s long-standing 20-match unbeaten streak that had stood since 2003.

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India-Afghanistan T20I series to use FIFA World Cup broadcast standards

The upcoming three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan in New Delhi will be produced by ITW Universe using high-end broadcast technology and personnel from the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Ollie Robinson cements key role in England’s bowling attack

Following another successful comeback this summer, fast bowler Ollie Robinson has transitioned from being a luxury option to a vital component of England’s reconfigured Test bowling line-up.

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ICC appeals panel rescinds demerit point for Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium pitch

The ICC has reversed a demerit point previously handed to the Gaddafi Stadium pitch in Lahore after an appeals panel reviewed match footage and found no evidence of excessive unevenness or spin.

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Shashank Singh reflects on Punjab Kings’ dramatic IPL collapse

Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh has opened up about the team’s disappointing campaign, which saw them miss out on the IPL playoffs after suffering six consecutive defeats.

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Monty Desai steps down as Canada head coach amid ICC suspension

Monty Desai has departed his role as head coach of Canada’s national cricket team, following corruption investigations into a T20 World Cup match and the subsequent suspension of Cricket Canada by the ICC.

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How Galle’s 130-member ground staff protects Test pitch from rain in minutes

A dedicated team of 130 ground staff at Galle International Stadium uses 28 covers and 300 tyres to completely shield the playing surface from sudden downpours in under five minutes.

Times Of India — Read Source Article »

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