Hashmatullah Shahidi has stepped down as Afghanistan’s ODI captain, ending a leadership term that began in early 2022. His tenure covered two major ICC events, the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy. The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed the development after Shahidi shared his decision publicly on Wednesday. Shahidi’s exit follows closely behind […]

On 21 July 2026, the Board of Control for Cricket in India introduced five important changes to the rules of domestic cricket. The new playing conditions will come into effect from the 2026-27 season, starting with the Duleep Trophy next month. All state associations have explained the updates in a circular issued by the BCCI […]

Brendon McCullum will stay in England to watch the Hundred this summer, a decision he says matters now that his role has narrowed to head coach of the white-ball sides. The former Test coach was removed from that position eight days ago after England lost 2-1 to New Zealand, a defeat that extended the team’s […]

Australia’s National Selection Panel on July 20 announced a strong 13-man squad for the two-Test series against Bangladesh. Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon and Captain Pat Cummins are back in the side after recovering from injuries.  Introducing your Australian Men’s squad to take on Bangladesh up north next month 🌴 pic.twitter.com/UmoJr69o1A — Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) July […]

Former India Under-19 player Manjot Kalra released a statement denying match-fixing allegations and corruption charges. The Colombo Magistrate’s Court remanded Kalra in custody until July 31 following his arrest for alleged match-fixing.  Former India Under-19 cricketer and Jaffna Kings co-owner Manjot Kalra will remain in custody until July 31 in an alleged corruption case linked […]

England will bat first against India in the third and decisive ODI at Lord’s after Harry Brook won the toss. Jasprit Bumrah will sit out the match after failing a fitness test, forcing India into changes at a venue where the series will be settled. Brook called the surface good for batting, adding that England […]

The ICC has confirmed a new format for the 2027 ODI World Cup, adding a Super Series round before the group stage and a Super 7 round before the semi-finals. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will co-host the tournament, which retains its 14-team structure but changes how teams progress through it. The ICC announced the […]

Luke Ronchi has taken over as coach of Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League, replacing Cameron White, who has moved across town to lead Melbourne Stars. Peter Moores stays on at Stars in a director of coaching role for the upcoming season. Ronchi, 45, will step down from his position as New Zealand’s men’s […]

The International Cricket Council has approved a revised format for the Men’s T20 World Cup, along with a new qualification pathway, starting with the 2028 edition. Australia and New Zealand will co-host the tournament, which will remain at 20 teams but will change how those teams progress through the competition. Group Stage Moves to Five […]

On 15 July 2026, Moises Henriques announced his retirement from all formats of Australian domestic cricket. The 39-year-old veteran will end a 22-year professional career with New South Wales and the Sydney Sixers. Henriques walks off the field as the most capped player in the history of Australian domestic cricket. One of the league’s greatest […]