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Cricket Daily Digest – August 19, 2026

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

Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Ruled Out of First Test Against England

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the first Test against England at Headingley after failing to recover from a finger injury, dealing a major setback to the visiting team.

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Rishabh Pant and Manav Suthar Put India on Brink of Victory Against Sri Lanka

Rishabh Pant became the fastest batter to hit 100 Test sixes, scoring a quick half-century to help set Sri Lanka a target of 372. Sri Lanka ended Day 4 at 84 for four, needing another 288 runs.

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MCC Rules Phoebe Litchfield Dismissal in Hundred Final Should Have Been Dead Ball

The MCC stated that Phoebe Litchfield’s dismissal in the Hundred final should have been declared a dead ball, noting that fielder movement during the bowler’s run-up violated the batter’s rights.

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MS Dhoni Reportedly Handling Chennai Super Kings’ Search for New Head Coach

Chennai Super Kings are evaluating options for their next head coach following the departure of Stephen Fleming, with franchise icon MS Dhoni reportedly taking the final call on the appointment.

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PV Sindhu Reveals How Virat Kohli’s Advice Helped Her Through Career Low

Badminton star PV Sindhu shared that cricket icon Virat Kohli gave her crucial advice during a career low, encouraging her to "just show up" and trust her training, which completely changed her perspective.

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Harry Brook Reclaims No. 1 Spot in ICC Test Batting Rankings

England’s Harry Brook has returned to the top of the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings after Travis Head slipped to fourth, while India’s Jasprit Bumrah retained his position as the top-ranked bowler.

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Laura Wolvaardt to Lead South Africa on Inaugural Tour of Zimbabwe

Laura Wolvaardt will captain a new-look South Africa squad for their first-ever tour of Zimbabwe, with young talents Caitlin Wyngaard, Nthabiseng Nini, and Luyanda Nzuza receiving call-ups.

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Mark Waugh Identifies Concerns Over Australia’s Test Batting Depth

Former selector Mark Waugh highlighted significant depth issues in Australia’s batting lineup while assessing potential candidates for the Test side prior to Matt Renshaw’s eventual recall.

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Keemo Paul and Rovman Powell Power Jamaica Kingsmen to Second Place

Jamaica Kingsmen recovered from an early collapse of 0 for 2 to post 181 runs, driven by Keemo Paul and Rovman Powell, before comfortably defending the total against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.

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Glenn Maxwell and Wife Vini Raman Announce Arrival of Baby Girl

Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell and his wife, Vini Raman, announced the birth of their second child, a baby girl, via a joint social media post on August 18, 2026.

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Pakistan Cricket Board Postpones President’s Cup to December

The Pakistan Cricket Board has rescheduled the President’s Cup to December, following recommendations from the selection committee to give players rest ahead of a busy international home season.

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