Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from professional cricket
Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from all professional cricket. The 38-year-old consulted his family and coach Pravin Amre before ending a career that featured 8,414 international runs.
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Sarfaraz Khan replaces injured Sai Sudharsan in India Test squad
Sarfaraz Khan has been called up to India’s Test squad for the Sri Lanka series to replace Sai Sudharsan, who is recovering from a toe injury. Sarfaraz was subsequently replaced in the West Zone Duleep Trophy squad.
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VVS Laxman explains decision to decline India head coach role
VVS Laxman revealed he declined the India head coach position in 2024 due to family reasons and a commitment to establish structures at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, extending his stay there until 2026.
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Scotland and Netherlands criticize ICC’s 2027 World Cup format changes
The cricket boards of Scotland and the Netherlands have released a joint statement expressing deep disappointment over the ICC’s late structural changes to the 2027 Men’s 50-over World Cup format.
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Liam Livingstone leads London Spirit to victory over Birmingham Phoenix
London Spirit captain Liam Livingstone struck a match-winning 66 off 30 balls and shared a 103-run partnership with Dewald Brevis to defeat his former side and end a losing streak at Lord’s.
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Associate nations label ICC’s World Cup changes ‘disrespectful’
Cricket Scotland and the KNCB have accused the ICC of being disrespectful, claiming associate members were kept in the dark over changes that require lower-ranked teams to play extra qualifiers.
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Hampshire’s Toby Albert hits six consecutive sixes against Sussex
Toby Albert smashed six sixes in six consecutive balls during Hampshire’s 51-run victory over Sussex in the One-Day Cup, finishing with a rapid 86 runs off just 37 deliveries.
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The Hundred 2026 enters crucial phase as knockout race intensifies
The race for the knockout stages of The Hundred 2026 is heating up, with Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Marizanne Kapp, and Sophie Molineux among the top performers leading the tournament’s statistical charts.
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Adrian Birrell named head coach of Sharjah Warriorz
The Sharjah Warriorz have appointed 65-year-old Adrian Birrell as their new head coach. Birrell previously guided Sunrisers Eastern Cape to three consecutive SA20 titles.
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Mohammed Shami recalls Shikhar Dhawan’s lively dressing room presence
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami shared fond memories of Shikhar Dhawan’s infectious personality, recalling how the opening batsman would dance on tables to Punjabi music to lift team spirits.
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Ireland bowled out for 206 in third ODI against Afghanistan
In the third ODI in Belfast, Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field, successfully bowling Ireland out for 206 runs in 46.3 overs.
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Sri Lanka Cricket settles contract dispute with Chandika Hathurusingha
Sri Lanka Cricket has resolved its long-standing legal dispute with former head coach Chandika Hathurusingha, paying USD 164,000 to settle the contract termination case brought before the CAS.
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Scotland secure dramatic one-wicket victory over UAE in Dundee
Scotland clinched a thrilling one-wicket win against the UAE in the Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, with Jasper Davidson hitting the winning boundary with just one ball remaining.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar focused on playing cricket, leaves selection to BCCI
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has stated he will continue playing cricket purely for the love of the game, leaving any potential recall to the Indian national team entirely up to the selectors.
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T20 Mumbai League expands to nine teams with new Navi Mumbai franchise
The Mumbai Cricket Association has invited bids for a new franchise representing Navi Mumbai, expanding the T20 Mumbai League to nine teams and broadening the tournament’s local footprint.
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