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Cricket Daily Digest – August 24, 2026

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

Rishabh Pant returns from injury to hit 95-meter six in Colombo Test

After retiring hurt on Day 1, India’s Rishabh Pant returned to score a half-century on Day 2 against Sri Lanka, hitting a 95-meter six that damaged a solar panel on the stadium roof.

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ECB investigates after England bowler Brydon Carse is filmed in handcuffs

The ECB is investigating an incident involving England fast bowler Brydon Carse, who was filmed in handcuffs outside a Derby nightclub following Durham’s County Championship win.

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Pat Cummins may miss Zimbabwe ODI series to prepare for Tests

Australia captain Pat Cummins has indicated he could skip the upcoming one-day series against Zimbabwe, opting instead to use the South Africa ODI series as preparation for Test matches.

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Sadaf Shamas replaces injured Najiha Alvi in Pakistan’s Asia Cup squad

Pakistan has called up Sadaf Shamas to replace wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi, who has been ruled out of the Asia Cup due to a knee injury that is expected to take up to four weeks to recover.

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India reportedly confirms participation in 2027 South Asian Games in Pakistan

According to reports in Pakistan media, India has confirmed it will travel to Pakistan to participate in the 14th South Asian Games, scheduled to take place from April 3 to 11, 2027.

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Guyana Amazon Warriors maintain unbeaten run with win over Antigua & Barbuda Falcons

Guyana Amazon Warriors kept their perfect record intact after quickfire 40s from Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope helped secure a comfortable chase against the Falcons.

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Ajay Jadeja criticises Yashasvi Jaiswal over physical confrontation in Colombo

Former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja criticised opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for his physical on-field exchange with Sri Lankan bowler Asitha Fernando, warning that physical contact crosses a dangerous line.

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BCCI seeks new title sponsor for home matches with bids nearing INR 5 crore

The BCCI is in direct talks with companies like Google Gemini, Spinny, and SBI Life for a new title sponsorship deal, with potential bids reportedly approaching INR 4.85 crore per match.

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Veteran spinner Karn Sharma announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Four-time IPL champion Karn Sharma has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket at the age of 38, following Kanpur Superstars’ defeat in the UP T20 League.

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Lancashire’s Joe Moores dismissed for obstructing the field in County Championship

Lancashire batter Joe Moores was given out in rare fashion for obstructing the field after catching a ball he feared would hit his stumps during a County Championship match against Northamptonshire.

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Delhi leg-spinner Medhavi Bidhuri goes viral with unusual wicket celebration

Central Delhi Queens leg-spinner Medhavi Bidhuri has captured attention in the Women’s Delhi Premier League after her "6-7" celebration went viral following a wicket in the tournament opener.

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DDCA faces questions over North Zone selection controversy in Duleep Trophy

The selection of Yash Dhull over Ranji Trophy star Sanat Sangwan as opener for the North Zone’s clash against West Zone has sparked debate over the Duleep Trophy’s zonal selection process.

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ACC approves Afghanistan for presidency rotation at Bangkok AGM

The Asian Cricket Council has approved Afghanistan for its presidency rotation and elected new executive board members during its Annual General Meeting in Bangkok.

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Jonty Rhodes backs new European T20 Premier League ahead of launch

Former South Africa star Jonty Rhodes has co-invested in the Rotterdam Dockers, expressing excitement about the grassroots potential of the new six-team European T20 Premier League.

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Kapil Dev joins former cricket captains in urging better treatment for Imran Khan

Kapil Dev and 21 other former international cricket captains have written to Pakistan’s Prime Minister requesting proper medical care and humane treatment for the jailed former PM Imran Khan.

Times Of India — Read Source Article »

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