On Saturday, August 22, 2026, the five-time Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians appointed Zubin Bharucha as their new Director of Performance. The 56-year-old former first-class cricketer ended his stint with Rajasthan Royals and joined the Mumbai Indians, reporting directly to head coach Mahela Jayawardene. Zubin Bharucha Takes Charge of Player Development at Mumbai Indians […]

Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer after slapping Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan during a heated draw on Wednesday night.  The league confirmed the fine on Friday but did not disclose the amount. The incident took place late in the second half of a 2-2 draw at Subaru Park.  Messi Slaps Sullivan […]

The ICC has withdrawn the demerit point issued to Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The board had penalised the venue for preparing an “unsatisfactory” pitch during the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia in June. This marked the first occasion on which the Lahore venue received such a sanction. An appeals panel reviewed the case and […]

Hampshire captain Georgia Adams has signed a new two-year contract that will keep her at the Utilita Bowl until 2028, and she marked the extension with a match-winning performance against Surrey at Guildford. The 32-year-old scored 115 off 103 balls and took three wickets as Hampshire chased down Surrey’s total of 228 to win by […]

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced a busy international cricket schedule for the upcoming winter season. Pakistan will host Sri Lanka and England for a series of matches. This exciting home season will start from 9 October to 21 November 2026. So, fans will get to see action in all three formats of […]

Welcome to Surrey, Mahipal Lomror. 🤝🇮🇳 The experienced Rajasthan captain and all-rounder joins Surrey for the final six Rothesay County Championship matches of the season. 🤎 | #CountyChampionship pic.twitter.com/w1r7DSsUN8 — Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) August 18, 2026 2>Strengthening the Squad for the Season Run-In Surrey officials completed the deal this week as they look to improve […]

Keith Barker, the Warwickshire allrounder, has announced his retirement from professional cricket with immediate effect. The 39-year-old made the decision after a knee injury restricted his return to the county this season. Knee Injury Ends Warwickshire Comeback Barker made his Warwickshire debut back in 2009 and rejoined the club this season on a 12-month contract, […]

Charlie Dean will lead the England Women’s cricket team in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Ireland this September. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) named a 15-player squad that featured several fresh faces and experimental roles. Regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss the series to rest and manage a long-term calf […]

Babar Azam’s place in Pakistan’s first Test against England hangs in the balance, with the team management set to make a late call on his fitness. The batter has been managing a finger injury on his right hand since the second Test against West Indies, and a second blow during a warm-up match has pushed […]

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood reached 300 Test wickets on 15 August 2026. He achieved this milestone on the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin. Hazlewood is the ninth Australian and 42nd bowler to reach that mark in the history of the sport. He claimed the landmark wicket when […]