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Cricket Daily Digest – August 25, 2026

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

Brydon Carse dropped from England Test squad after nightclub incident

England have removed fast bowler Brydon Carse from their squad for the second Test against Pakistan. The decision follows an incident at a Derby nightclub where Carse was detained and handcuffed by police.

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Will Pucovski sues former school over alleged concussion mishandling

Former Australian cricketer Will Pucovski has launched legal action against Brighton Grammar School. The lawsuit seeks damages over the alleged mishandling of a head injury he suffered in 2014 and its long-term impacts.

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Cricket Australia introduces Sheffield Shield pitch changes to aid batters

Cricket Australia has announced tweaks to the Sheffield Shield, encouraging curators to shave more grass off and reduce moisture in pitches to find a better balance between bat and ball this summer.

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Rahul Dravid assesses India’s World Test Championship final prospects

Former head coach Rahul Dravid believes India still have a chance to reach the WTC final despite falling behind. He noted that upcoming away matches in New Zealand will pose a major challenge for the younger players.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal criticised by former players after clash with Asitha Fernando

Former India cricketers, including Cheteshwar Pujara, criticised opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for a heated on-field exchange with Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando. Both players were fined 25 per cent of their match fees.

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Richard Pyrah appointed Melbourne Stars WBBL head coach

Yorkshire’s Richard Pyrah has been named the new head coach of the Melbourne Stars for the WBBL. He replaces Andy Christie, who will transition into an assistant coaching role.

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Matthew Hayden backs Dinesh Karthik to become Chennai Super Kings head coach

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has endorsed Dinesh Karthik for the vacant Chennai Super Kings head coach role, highlighting the value of having a coach with local connections to the franchise.

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Caribbean Premier League 2026 standings and tournament rules updated

The Caribbean Premier League has updated its 2026 tournament standings, detailing the latest wins, losses, and net run rate rules for the competing teams.

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Tamil Nadu announces 25-player squad for CK Nayudu Trophy

Tamil Nadu has named a 25-player probables pool ahead of their upcoming campaign in the under-23 CK Nayudu Trophy Elite 2025-26 tournament.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi claims two wickets in Duleep Trophy over

Young left-arm orthodox spinner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made an impact in the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal, taking two wickets in a single over to finish with figures of 2 for 11 against North East Zone.

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Michael Atherton explains former captains’ appeal for Imran Khan’s medical care

Former England captain Michael Atherton has explained why 21 international cricket captains signed a humanitarian appeal calling for proper medical care for imprisoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.

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Sri Lanka replaces injured Dewmi Vihanga with Meepage for T20 Asia Cup

Sri Lanka has named Meepage as a replacement for Dewmi Vihanga in their Women’s T20 Asia Cup squad, after Vihanga suffered a right-knee injury during a practice match.

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Rajat Patidar excludes Rohit Sharma from his all-time IPL XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar has revealed his all-time IPL XI, notably omitting five-time champion Rohit Sharma while including MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli.

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Australia’s batting order remains unsettled ahead of South Africa tour

A brief series in the Northern Territory has failed to resolve questions surrounding Australia’s top-order batting lineup, leaving selection uncertainties ahead of their upcoming tour of South Africa.

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