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Indian-Origin Players, Gujarati Coach Shape Cricketing Journey

India national cricket team slipped to sixth in the World Test Championship standings after Bangladesh national cricket team swept Pakistan 2-0 and climbed to fifth. India, led by Shubman Gill, have won four of nine Tests in the current cycle. Australia national cricket team continue to lead the WTC table, while Pakistan remain eighth after another series defeat.

Australia has announced its squad for the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with Sophie Molineux set to captain the side following Alyssa Healy's retirement. Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath will serve as vice-captains. The squad features the inclusion of Lucy Hamilton and the return of Grace Harris and Annabel Sutherland.

The BCCI has announced the 2026-27 domestic cricket schedule, featuring 1,788 matches across various men's and women's categories. The Ranji Trophy will continue its two-phase format, commencing on October 11, while the Duleep Trophy kicks off the season on August 23. Notable changes include the U-23 one-day and Vizzy Trophy inter-zonal university competitions shifting to T20 format.

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal tells TOI that other boards are starting leagues for revenue as bilaterals are not adding enough value, allays fears over depreciating media rights value next year, and maintains that BCCI will maintain good relations with boards after the Mustafizur Rahman fiasco.

There is still no confirmation on the three T20 Internationals that were earlier expected to be part of the tour.

A social media post by Karim Janat mistakenly led fans to believe Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah had passed away due to an inaccurate Instagram translation. The post was actually a condolence message for the death of Rahmat Shah's mother, not the cricketer himself. The confusion was clarified, confirming Rahmat Shah is alive.

Former cricketer Kirti Azad has debunked a viral social media image claiming to be the 1983 World Cup victory celebration bill. Azad clarified that the receipt, purportedly from London's Grosvenor Hotel, is fake, including a forged Kapil Dev signature. He stated the team actually celebrated at the Westmoreland Hotel, refuting the fabricated details of luxury items and the location.

Tight Scheduling Puts Selectors In A Fix Ahead Of Next International Commitment Six Days After IPL

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal opens up on his transition into cricket administration after a heart attack, Bangladesh’s fast bowling rise, the future of India-Bangladesh relations, the growing influence of T20 leagues. Bangladesh Cricket Board's interim president also shares his vision to restore Bangladesh cricket’s reputation, which has taken a beating after they decided to pull out from the T20 World Cup.

Saif Ali Khan recently honored his father, Tiger Pataudi, at a memorial lecture in Kolkata. He recalled Pataudi's quiet confidence and his transformative impact on Indian cricket, instilling a winning mindset. Saif emphasised his father's belief in self-belief, a key to the team's competitive spirit.