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Smriti Mandhana Named India Women's Cricket Captain
Smriti Mandhana has been appointed captain of India's women's cricket team across all formats following Harmanpreet Kaur's resignation. Mandhana, a team member since 2013, brings experience from leading India in T20 and ODI matches.
New Zealand Cricket Backs Domestic T20 Over Australian League
New Zealand Cricket defended its decision to launch the domestic NZ20 competition rather than join Australia's Big Bash League, despite a Deloitte report favoring the latter. The board voted unanimously to pursue NZ20 as more beneficial for domestic cricket development.
BJ Watling Takes New Zealand Coaching Role
Former New Zealand batter BJ Watling has been appointed as the men's team batting coach, taking over from Luke Ronchi following New Zealand's Test series against India in December. Watling will join the support staff on November 16 with a transition period planned with his predecessor. The appointment brings a respected domestic player into the national coaching setup.
Shreyas Iyer Shines As India Bats Freely
Shreyas Iyer continued his impressive batting performance as India's middle order demonstrated strong form in cricket. His partnership with Ishan Kishan, who adopted a supporting role, proved effective in building momentum. Kishan's tactical approach of stepping aside for the in-form Iyer showcased intelligent batting dynamics and team coordination.
Jaffer Backs Kumar's T20I Recall as Merit-Based Selection
Former India batter Wasim Jaffer defended veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's selection to the T20I squad facing New Zealand, arguing the recall was performance-based rather than favoritism. Kumar's return at age 36 reflects India's confidence in his continuing abilities despite his earlier exclusion.
Naman Dhir's Emergence Threatens Washington Sundar's T20I Future
Young Indian cricketer Naman Dhir's impressive international debut has positioned him as a potential threat to veteran Washington Sundar's status in the Indian T20I squad. Cricket analysts believe Dhir's all-round abilities could signal a generational shift in Indian white-ball team selection.
Harmanpreet Kaur Ends Historic Indian Women's Cricket Era
Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all three formats, ending a transformative tenure that saw the team win its first World Cup title in 2025. Her leadership redefined women's cricket in India.
How Camera Footage Exposed Sandpapergate Scandal
South African camera operators inadvertently captured footage of Australia's ball-tampering scandal during a cricket match. The discovery led to one of Test cricket's biggest controversies.
Harmanpreet Kaur Resigns as Cricket Captain
India's women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down after 211 matches and eight major title victories, including the ODI World Cup. The 37-year-old cited emotional weight of captaincy but indicated she would continue playing. Her departure concluded a 14-year captaincy era amid ongoing debate over her leadership.
India A stumbles in opening unofficial ODI against Australia
India A's cricket team suffered a 125-run defeat in an unofficial one-day international, with Australian batter McSweeney scoring 123 runs while India A chased a target of 275. The loss highlighted challenges in India's development squad preparations.
Former India captain takes helm as Delhi Capitals coach
Sourav Ganguly assumed the role of head coach at Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals, marking his entry into franchise cricket leadership. The appointment coincided with Rishabh Pant's return to the team and plans to bring in Yuvraj Singh as batting coach.
India cricket's chief selector replaced with interim successor
The BCCI appointed Pragyan Ojha, a veteran of 24 Test matches, as interim chairman of selectors to replace Ajit Agarkar following his tenure. The transition comes after India's significant achievements in international cricket tournaments under Agarkar's leadership.
Rabada Contention Play South Africa First
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India Recalls Bhuvneshwar Kumar After Four-Year Absence
India has recalled seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the national squad for a T20 series against New Zealand after a four-year absence. His strong IPL performances this season earned him a return opportunity to international cricket.
Sahibzada Farhan Leads Pakistan T20 Squad Against Sri Lanka
Sahibzada Farhan has been appointed to lead Pakistan's T20I team in a three-match series against Sri Lanka. Shaheen Afridi retains captaincy for the subsequent ODI tri-series involving multiple nations.
India Under-19 Dominates Australia in Youth Test
India Under-19 established a strong position in their second Youth Test against Australia, securing a 141-run first-innings lead. Biswas and Chauhan's fifties were followed by Baloda's four-wicket haul to restrict Australia to 86/4.
Women's stars call Cricket Australia scheduling
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Paul Farbrace Switches from Sussex to Lancashire Cricket
Paul Farbrace left his position as director of cricket at Sussex to join Lancashire in the same role just weeks before beginning at his previous club. The veteran cricket administrator's sudden move reshuffles English county cricket leadership. Farbrace brings extensive coaching and management experience to his new position.
New Zealand's Bracewell Makes Headlines
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India A Cricket Squad Updated for Bilateral ODI Series
India A cricket team made squad adjustments with Shedge replacing Hardik for the one-day series, while Australia A added replacements. Pakistan also announced updated squads for upcoming T20 and ODI contests.
Kohli Pursues Tendulkar's Century Record in Final ODI Window
Virat Kohli is 15 centuries away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar's all-time international hundreds record, with ODI cricket now his only avenue. India has 11 confirmed bilateral ODIs before the 2027 World Cup for potential record attempts.
England Prepares For Australia Cricket Tour
England confirmed a warm-up fixture at Perth's WACA ground ahead of their white-ball tour of Australia, demonstrating lessons learned from last year's Ashes defeat. The strategy reflects improved preparation planning.
ECB May Fund Women's West Indies Cricket Test
The England and Wales Cricket Board indicated it would consider funding a women's Test match against the West Indies next spring to ensure the fixture proceeds. The Test is viewed as vital preparation for the 2027 Ashes series.