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England captain Ben Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson are under ECB investigation for a nightclub incident after the first Test against New Zealand. Stokes's future as captain is in doubt, and both players are expected to miss the second Test at The Oval, with vice-captain Harry Brook likely to lead the team.
India registered their biggest Test victory ever, defeating Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test at Mullanpur. Debutant Manav Suthar took a six-wicket haul in Afghanistan's first innings, while Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav shared seven wickets in the second.
Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticizes the selection of Tilak Varma as T20I vice-captain and the omission of Rajat Patidar, arguing that Varma lacks form and big-hitting ability. He also contends that Washington Sundar does not deserve a place as an all-rounder due to limited bowling, suggesting Krunal Pandya should replace him.
Tamim Iqbal, 37, was elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, winning 73 of 75 votes. He becomes the youngest person to hold the position and will serve a four-year term, having previously led the BCB's ad-hoc committee.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, after being selected in India's T20I squads, stated his goal to dominate international cricket for 10-20 years. He also expressed desire to become an all-format player and revealed advice from Virat Kohli. New facts reveal he watches 'Chhota Bheem' cartoons before matches to stay calm, and if he debuts, he will become India's youngest-ever T20I debutant.
Jonathan Agnew argues that England's victory in the first Test against New Zealand was crucial for team morale after the Ashes. He contends that Josh Tongue has emerged as England's premier bowler, praising his development and dependability, while noting the team's improved adaptability in batting.
Greg Chappell argues that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's dominance over elite bowlers reveals a systemic imbalance in cricket, where modern conditions—flat pitches, advanced bats, and short boundaries—favor batters excessively. He warns that this threatens the sport's competitive integrity and long-term appeal.
The BCCI will cover all expenses for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to accompany him on tours of Ireland and England, helping him adjust to senior team life. Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the decision after Sooryavanshi's record-breaking IPL 2026 campaign earned him a maiden India call-up.
Sanjay Manjrekar argues that Jasprit Bumrah's selective availability for Indian cricket, particularly resting from T20I tours after a full IPL season, is confusing and suggests the pacer is not fully committed to playing all matches for India. Manjrekar contends Bumrah could have managed the workload of short T20 assignments.
The Emirates Cricket Board won four regional awards at the ICC Development Awards 2025, including ICC Development Initiative of the Year for the Girls U15 Academy League and ICC Female Cricket Initiative of the Year for its Get Into Cricket for Girls programme and Criiio Cup. The awards recognize Associate Members for growing the game.