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Cricket Daily Digest – August 6, 2026

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

Shakib Al Hasan’s ancestral home attacked in Bangladesh

The ancestral home of former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan was vandalised and attacked on Wednesday night following his appearance in a virtual press conference with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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England recall Lawrence, Pope, Carse, and Cook for Pakistan Test series

England have recalled Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Brydon Carse, and Sam Cook for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan. The squad changes come as the injured Jacob Bethell is ruled out of the tour.

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Jos Buttler breaks Kieron Pollard’s all-time men’s T20 run record

England’s Jos Buttler has become the highest run-scorer in men’s T20 cricket, overtaking Kieron Pollard’s tally of 14,803 runs. Buttler reached the milestone with an unbeaten 51 for Manchester Super Giants.

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Concerns rise over future of The Hundred amid falling attendances

English counties are reportedly expressing concerns over the long-term future of The Hundred, citing falling spectator attendances, rising ticket prices, and fears over a widening financial divide.

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Lancashire sign Pakistan spinner Noman Ali for County Championship

Lancashire have signed Pakistan spinner Noman Ali for the final six matches of the County Championship season, boosting their bowling options for the crucial closing stages of the tournament.

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BCCI to standardise player fitness testing parameters

Following frequent player injuries, the BCCI is standardising base parameters for the Bronco and 2K fitness tests. Players must now meet specific time targets to be declared fit for national selection.

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Mohammed Shami ready for India return, according to childhood coach

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami is ready to make his return to the Indian national team, according to his childhood coach Mohammed Badruddin, following his absence from international cricket since 2025.

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Ajinkya Rahane shares insight into MS Dhoni’s team dressing room rules

Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane revealed that while MS Dhoni kept his hotel room open for teammates to gather and relax during tours, he maintained a strict rule that no one was allowed inside when the door was shut.

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Aakash Chopra explains challenges for Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s ODI comeback

Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s lack of recent first-class and 50-over cricket could hinder his chances of returning to the ODI team ahead of the 2027 World Cup due to workload demands.

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Roston Chase reflects on West Indies’ spin selection error

West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase admitted the team could have selected an extra frontline spinner on a pitch where spin bowlers accounted for 20 of the 28 wickets that fell during the match.

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Colombo Kaps face Galle Gallants in Lanka Premier League Qualifier 2

The Colombo Kaps are set to play the Galle Gallants in Qualifier 2 of the Lanka Premier League 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with a spot in the final on the line.

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Dharmendrasinh Jadeja set to leave Saurashtra for Chhattisgarh

Veteran left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja is leaving Saurashtra after 13 years to join Chhattisgarh. The 36-year-old sought the move to continue playing both red-ball and white-ball domestic cricket.

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Ireland and Afghanistan prepare for second ODI after opening match washout

Following the complete washout of the series opener, Ireland and Afghanistan will look to play the second ODI of their series at the Bready Cricket Club in Northern Ireland on Friday.

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Monty Panesar backs Michael Vaughan over Stephen Fleming for England coach

Former England spinner Monty Panesar has stated that Michael Vaughan would have been a superior choice over Stephen Fleming for the England Test coach role, citing his Ashes-winning experience.

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