CSA postpones SA squad announcement for Women's T20 World Cup
A source close to the situation told ESPNcricinfo the delay has been caused by a "minor internal matter," and not a selection controversy.
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11th May 2026
Ex-goalkeeper Martyn savours England cricket call
Former football goalkeeper Nigel Martyn is eyeing the chance to join a pantheon of Englishmen to become 'dual internationals'.
ECB weighs up options for maiden England tour of Nepal
Potential for T20I tour to be included in 2027-31 FTP, following T20 World Cup thriller.
Winter white-ball squads reflect 'tension' in Australian cricket
Under-strength ODI, T20I squads named amid rumbling debate over the future of Australian cricket.
‘Changing landscape’: Cricket chief ‘empathises’ with stars’ complaints… but insists deals will be done
The selection chair for the Australian cricket team is unruffled by reports of unrest among the nation’s leading cricketers regarding their displeasure over the contracts offered to them heading into an exceptionally busy 2026/27 season.
Aussie A quick snapped up by NSW after career-best season
Bryce Jackson has taken more One-Day Cup wickets than anyone else over the past two domestic summers.
'Cricketing IQ' the key as Bhuvneshwar continues to make an impact
"He's becoming sort of an artist now. He's just becoming so, so good at what he's doing," raves Ambati Rayudu after Bhuvneshwar Kumar's all-round show sinks Mumbai Indians.
'Not the end of the road' for Maxwell, Stoinis, Smith in T20Is for Australia
Australia selector George Bailey says the senior trio have "not been dropped" but the panel was keen to look at others.
Mominul and Shanto put Bangladesh ahead on fourth morning
Pakistan, after conceding a 27-run first-innings lead, started well by removing the openers, but let the initiative slip after that.
Hasrat's life changed the day she stumbled across the T20 World Cup
State and WBBL cricketer Hasrat Gill has risen through the ranks of youth Australian cricket. She is one of many South Asian teenagers flocking to the sport.
'A lot of ifs and buts' but Jayawardene accepts MI 'haven't been good enough'
"I would have loved to have our main core guys consistently being out there," Mahela Jayawardene says after MI were eliminated from the playoffs race at IPL 2026.
Bailey downplays CA contract issues but admits there's 'tension in the marketplace'
Australia's chair of selectors says it's normal for players and agents to not sign contracts at this time of year but admits franchise cricket is creating tension and providing options.
NZ20 launch pushed back to December 2027 'to succeed over the long term'
"This revised timeline gives us the best opportunity to build a world-class competition that New Zealanders can be proud of and that fans deserve".
Teenage prodigy Ollie Peake set for Australia debut after being named in squad for Pakistan tour
Up-and-coming 19-year-old batter Ollie Peake and all-rounder Liam Scott have been given their first call-ups to Australia’s white-ball squads, but veteran T20 all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was left out.
'We can be a voice for women': Afghan cricketers push for ICC recognition
Afghanistan's exiled women cricketers are urging the International Cricket Council (ICC) to follow FIFA's lead in recognising them as a legitimate national team.
'It's mainly the lines' and Overton hasn't fluffed them in the middle overs
Last season, CSK bowled Jamie Overton in the powerplay, a role his brother Craig is more familiar with, and he couldn't get it right; it's been very different in IPL 2026.
Peake called into Australia's ODI squad, big three absent, Maxwell left out of T20s
Peake, Scott, Joel Davies earn maiden call-ups for different parts of the three-leg white-ball tour of Pakistan and Bangladesh with all format quicks rested while Maxwell has missed the T20 squad.
‘Hostile and nasty’: Fiery net that ended forgotten man’s Aussie exile as proidgy earns huge nod
With a World Cup on the horizon and in the midst of a battle to secure Olympics qualification, Australia has balanced building for the future with the need to deliver in the short-term with its squads for the upcoming tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Aussies include fresh faces for white-ball tours with big names absent
No Cummins, Starc or Hazlewood open door for host of new talent as 24 players name for nine white-ball matches across Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Josh Inglis’ record-setting knock; Kohli’s slump continues in last-ball thriller — IPL Wrap
Urvil Patel smashed a record-equalling half-century but it was impact player Prashant Veer who steered Chennai Super Kings over the line to a five-wicket win over Lucknow SuperGiants in the IPL on Sunday.
Familiar failings but calm Corteen-Coleman provides England optimism
Debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman and stand-in captain Charlie Dean provide optimism for England despite underwhelming win over New Zealand.
Bhuvneshwar: Enjoyed the six more than four wickets
With nine needed from three balls, Bhuvneshwar scythed Raj Bawa over deep cover for six, paving the way for a memorable RCB win.
RCB eliminate MI and go top after tense finish
An enthralling contest came down to the last ball, and Rasikh Salam got the two runs needed to end MI and LSG's campaigns.
Patel, Tattersall show fight as Leicestershire frustrate Sussex
Leicestershire inch into slender lead with prospect of setting a challenging fourth-innings target.
Derbyshire on the cusp of first win of the season
Calvin Harrison's century in vain with Northamptonshire two down and still 310 behind following on.
Four-for gives Bhuvneshwar big lead at the top of IPL 2026 Purple Cap table
Virat Kohli's second duck in a row and moderate outings for Sanju Samson and Ryan Rickelton meant the Orange Cap table at IPL 2026 was largely unchanged.
Somerset regain the ascendancy after hard-fought third day
Abell makes crucial runs before Glamorgan lose five wickets in 283-run chase.
Critchley steers Essex to six-wicket win at Hants
Matt Critchley's 90 off 73 balls helps power Essex to a six-wicket victory over Hampshire in three days.
Resolute Cameron Bancroft makes Kent sweat into final day
Australian's 83 gives Gloucestershire hope of setting Kent a tricky chase on a bowler-friendly surface.
Notts v Surrey heading for draw after Lawrence ton
Surrey build on Dan Lawrence's third century of the season to claim a narrow first-innings advantage over Notts.
Foxes pair hit half-centuries to frustrate Sussex
Leicestershire's Rishi Patel and Jonny Tattersall hit half-centuries to frustrate Sussex on day three of their County Championship match at Hove.
Glos captain Bancroft's 83 keeps Kent at bay
Cameron Bancroft's 83 is the bedrock of Gloucestershire's 251-9 as they take a lead of 249 into the final day with Kent.
Abell and Pretorius make Somerset favourites against Glamorgan
Migael Pretorius leads a fine effort from the Somerset seamers as Glamorgan slip to 140-5, chasing 283 to win.
Hain helps put Bears on brink of win over Yorkshire
Warwickshire are on the brink of victory over Yorkshire at Edgbaston after one of the most sensational turnarounds in County Championship history.
England squeeze past New Zealand in first ODI thanks to Charlie Dean
England’s biggest summer got off to an underwhelming start at Chester-le-Street, as they limped to a one-wicket win in the first one-day international against New Zealand.
Dean drags England to one-wicket win over NZ
Charlie Dean and 18-year-old debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman salvage a tense one-wicket victory for England in the first one-day international against New Zealand.
England pace bowler Atkinson suffers concussion
Gus Atkinson adds to concerns over England’s pace bowling as he is concussed in Surrey's County Championship match against Nottinghamshire.
Dan Lawrence century keeps Surrey in touch with Notts
Gus Atkinson rule out with delayed concussion after being struck twice by England teammate Josh Tongue.
Aitchison keeps Derbyshire on top against Northants
Ben Aitchison takes 4-55 as Derbyshire take firm control on day three of their County Championship match against Northamptonshire.
Critchley's unbeaten 90 condemns Hampshire to three-day loss
Abbott battles with four wickets but Essex hunt down 178-run target with one ball of day to spare.
Parkinson spins Durham to three-day win at Worcs
Callum Parkinson takes 5-13 and Ben McKinney smashes 87 not out as Durham win inside three days at New Road.
Sam Hain, Ethan Bamber put Warwickshire on the verge
Hain's century and Bamber's three-wicket burst have all but knocked Yorkshire out in this bout.
Parkinson puts the skids on Worcestershire as Durham romp to nine-wicket win
Spinner sparks dramatic collapse before McKinney and Gay cement Durham's table-topping credentials.
Gaikwad: Wasn't easy for new batter on 'tacky' pitch
He also lauded Inglis, saying "he played some amazing shots, which we actually didn't have any answer to".
PBKS and DC clash in Dharamsala aiming to avoid another L
While DC's hopes are fading fast, PBKS can return to the top if they stop their slide of three defeats.
Overton, Urvil power CSK to fifth spot with third straight win
CSK chased down their first 200-plus target since 2018 and one of their future stars announced himself with a 13-ball fifty.
Awais was 'zoned out for five minutes' after being struck on helmet
"I was not nervous when I was facing Nahid, though I was a little bit nervous when I was going to bat".
Mehidy: Mirpur Test 'fifty-fifty at the moment'
The Bangladesh allrounder took 5 for 102 with his offspin in Pakistan's first innings in Mirpur.
Urvil Patel equals record for IPL's fastest fifty
The CSK batter scored a 13-ball fifty against Lucknow Super Giants in Chennai, headlining their five-wicket win.
Sharma, Higgins, Geddes take Middlesex home
Middlesex win the battle of the crisis counties after Lancashire fold for 84 in their second innings.
Geddes fires Middlesex to victory over Lancashire
Ben Geddes hits a quickfire 74 as Middlesex clinch victory on day three at Old Trafford.
RCB bowl; still no Hardik Pandya for MI
MI are in ninth place and a defeat will put them out of contention for the playoffs.
10th May 2026
Captain Dean holds her nerve as England edge one-wicket thriller
England fielding once again under scrutiny, despite promising trio of debut performances.
CSK opt to bowl at home, LSG bring in Inglis for Kulkarni
CSK left out Gurjapneet Singh for Shivam Dube despite bowling first.
Bangladesh bring Taj Nehar back for women's T20 World Cup 2026
Bangladesh will be led by Nigar Sultana for the third consecutive T20 World Cup, and will start their campaign on June 14.
Mehidy five-for hands Bangladesh slim lead despite Awais' debut ton
Agha and Rizwan fought back after Pakistan's middle-order collapse, before Bangladesh bagged a 27-run lead.
'You've got to be doing something different,' Bond says as RR bowlers go off radar
It started badly for RR against GT, with Jofra Archer bowling an 11-ball over, and never got better, leaving them at No. 5 on the points table.
Rabada and Rashid firing in tandem - what more could GT ask for?
"Vintage Rashid," Deep Dasgupta says after the spinner's four-for against RR; McClenaghan feels Rabada is "getting fruits of the work that he's put in".
Rabada leads Purple Cap race, Gill rises on Orange Cap table at IPL 2026
There was a lot of movement on both Orange and Purple Cap tables at IPL 2026 after the RR vs GT game on Saturday. Here's a look.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Mumbai Indians - IPL scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians in Naya Raipur.
Overton takes 3-36 as Chennai beat Lucknow - IPL scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in Chennai.
Hughes carves out county ton, debutant takes hat-trick
A big score from a forgotten opener and a dream start for a young quick from Wales.
Teen’s blitz not enough to prevent record defeat as Big Bash icon goes on a rampage
Rashid Khan took four wickets for 33 runs as Gujarat Titans thumped Rajasthan Royals for a 77-run win in the IPL on Saturday.
Abbas wickets and Azan runs spark Pakistan fightback
Pakistan have clawed their way back into the first Test against Bangladesh.
Inglis ramps up IPL magic but upstaged by record fifty
Josh Inglis the latest Aussie batter to shine in the IPL, but LSG fell to another defeat as Chennai's Urvil Patel unleashed a 13-ball 50.
Stokes falls to Home-town hero as Worcestershire keep Durham in check
England's Test captain out for 14 to young seamer Jack Home in first innings since the Ashes.
Glamorgan's Tom Norton makes history with hat-trick on debut
Somerset rocked to 32 for 6 second innings as 18-year old runs riot with four dismissals.
Higgins hits back as low-scoring tussle heads for tight conclusion
Anderson again in the wickets as du Plooy makes 67.
Rashid: I made 'huge mistake' rushing back from surgery last year
"I took only two months to get back on the field, and that was something that I did in a hurry".
Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid power GT to second spot with fourth straight win
Half-centuries from Gill and Sai Sudharsan headlined GT's solid start that set up a big win.
Simon Harmer rescues Essex with the bat as Hampshire fumble
South African spinner stuns Hampshire with 80 before Sam Cook strikes twice in second innings.
Sibley keeps his name in the frame as Surrey battle
Late dismissal hands champions the edge though Lawrence remains on 52.
Higgins wickets leaves Lancs v Middlesex evenly poised
Lancashire's seamers hit back either side of a long rain break to help their side take a 32-run first-innings lead in their County Championship match against Middlesex at Emirates Old Trafford.
Olly Hannon-Dalby, Jordan Thompson take down Yorkshire
Duo share seven wickets as Warwickshire dominate day two.
Hughes century puts Sussex into dominant position
John Simpson closes on 89 not out to secure overnight lead of 58.
New Zealand hit their sweet spot as T20 World Cup defence looms
Melie Kerr leads tourists with an eye to the future as injury-hit England get back to business.
Stokes out for 14 in first innings since Ashes
Ben Stokes makes only 14 in his first innings for five months on the second day of Durham’s County Championship match at Worcestershire.
Harmer and Porter help Essex to parity with Hants
Simon Harmer and Jamie Porter eke out an unlikely first-innings lead for Essex in the County Championship against Hampshire at Chelmsford.
Bears in strong position after bowling out Yorkshire
Harry Brook is out for 40 as Yorkshire are bowled out for 152 by Warwickshire, who are 267-3 at the close, a lead of 262.
Glamorgan teen Norton claims youngest debut hat-trick
Tom Norton, 18, is the first bowler to claim a hat-trick on Championship debut since 1906.
Kent batters boost hopes of supremecy over Gloucestershire
Tawanda Muyeye, Chris Benjamin and Ben Dawkins draw visitors within touching distance.
Sibley wicket gives Notts upper hand against Surrey
In-form Dom Sibley scores 77, but Surrey are 211-4 at the end end of day two against Notts, who earlier made 415 all out.
Hughes century gives Sussex lead over Leicestershire
Dan Hughes scores his first century of the season to place Sussex in a commanding position against Leicestershire at Hove before a series of poor strokes let the visitors back in the game.
Brooke Guest century tightens Derbyshire's grip
Northants have a lot of work to do on the last two days to avoid defeat.
Kent battle back towards parity at Gloucestershire
Tawanda Muyeye, Chris Benjamin and Ben Dawkins post half-centuries as Kent rally on day two of their Division Two clash at Bristol.
Derbyshire pile up runs to put pressure on Northants
Brooke Guest and Martin Andersson score centuries as Derbyshire pile up 604-7 declared against Northants, who are 98-4 at the end of day two.
'Pretty happy with where I am' - Bethell on IPL vs County debate
"I definitely don't think it [IPL] is going to hurt my career or stop me from getting better. I think it's going to do the opposite.".
'Awais absorbed all the pressure' - Imam impressed by Pakistan debutant's 85*
"We won all the sessions today," Imam added, "but there are three days remaining. This is the beauty of Test cricket".
Dean defends England players missing games to go to army camp
Stand-in captain Charlie Dean defends the decision for England's players to miss domestic matches in order to attend an army bootcamp.
IPL returns to Raipur after a decade as RCB host MI
A defeat on Sunday will eliminate Mumbai Indians.
RR bowl with Parag injured and make three changes
Shimron Hetmyer and Dasun Shanaka were back in the side.
Wait for Dhoni continues as CSK's home edge meets LSG's away struggles
Rain forecast on Sunday afternoon could dampen all-important clash in Chennai.
9th May 2026
Senior Australia players hold off CA deal amid BBL pay frustration
Stalled BBL privatisation talks and underwhelming CA offers have intensified player-pay concerns in Australia.
Arun: Prince, Mohsin have it in them to play for India
The LSG bowling coach spoke about how the fast-bowling trio of Prince, Mohsin and Mayank has evolved recently.
Pakistan leave out Sidra Amin for Zimbabwe T20Is, Iram Javed returns
Uncapped seamer Amber Kainat gets a call-up after impressing in the National Women's T20 Tournament.
'It hurts' - worry lines at DC as Kuldeep's sorry lines (and lengths) continue
Kuldeep Yadav has been well off his best this season, and that's one of the reasons DC have had a disappointing year.
England aim to match Lionesses and Red Roses as historic summer kicks off
Home T20 World Cup and a historic Lord’s Test loom for Charlotte Edwards but with selection questions mounting. Historic occasions are like buses: you spend ages twiddling your thumbs and then two come along at once.
Confidence and clarity make Anukul Roy 'a really good package' for KKR
"It's good that guys like Anukul are getting opportunities because you could easily get overlooked for the next flashy toy," says Mitchell McClenaghan.
Debutant Awais leads Pakistan's strong reply after Abbas five-for
Mushfiqur's 71 propelled Bangladesh to 413, before Awais (85*) took Pakistan to 179 for 1.
'It's always going to be the second half' - KKR not out of playoffs race yet
"A lot of pitches or venues which have been used so far are getting a little tired, where spinners' role become that much more important," says Deep Dasgupta.