With the covers pulled back at the Shere Bangla National Stadium to reveal a surprising grassy track, Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz remains undeterred. Ahead of the highly anticipated first ODI, Mehidy confident of taking on Australia on green-tinged pitch, signaling a bold shift in Bangladesh's home strategy from slow turners to more sporting, balanced wickets.
McCullum 'hopeful' of Archer's availability for second NZ Test - Following a clinical performance at Lord's, Brendon McCullum is currently 'hopeful' of Archer's availability for second NZ Test, though the England head coach remains cautious about confirming the star bowler's place in the starting XI.
In a display of spin bowling mastery, Suthar six-for rolls Afghanistan over for 152, allowing India to command a massive lead and enforce the follow-on on a challenging day in New Chandigarh.
In a clinical performance at the Gaddafi Stadium, Abbottabad canter to National T20 Cup title with dominant all-round display, crushing Karachi Whites by nine wickets to secure their maiden domestic crown.
Dan Lawrence double-hundred puts Surrey in charge - An exhilarating maiden double-hundred from Dan Lawrence puts Surrey in charge on day one of their Rothesay County Championship clash against Hampshire at the Kia Oval. Lawrence's masterful innings of 218 powered Surrey to a formidable 421 all out, setting a dominant tone for the hosts.
Charlie Allison and Luc Benkenstein forged a formidable 133-run partnership, as Allison, Benkenstein give Eagles wings before Middlesex implode, securing a comprehensive 60-run victory for Essex in the 2026 Vitality Blast. This dominant performance at Merchant Taylors' School marked Essex's third consecutive win, while Middlesex suffered their third successive defeat, unable to contain the visitors' powerful batting display and incisive bowling.
Munsey, Haynes lay platform as Notts continue winning form as the Nottinghamshire Outlaws extended their impressive streak, securing a 10-run victory against the Derbyshire Falcons at Trent Bridge in the latest Vitality Blast encounter.
In a dramatic turn of events at Blackpool, Glamorgan blast 41 off last 11 balls to upstage Livingstone fireworks and secure a sensational last-ball victory against Lancashire in the T20 Blast.
In a notable shift for the Bangladesh Cricket Board, the organization has officially confirmed that the BCB appoints only one vice president as Fahim Sinha takes role in the newly formed committee.
In a momentous debut that signals a bright future for Indian spin bowling, Suthar announces his arrival with pinpoint control and sharp turn against Afghanistan in the one-off Test held in New Chandigarh.
