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In a major move ahead of IPL 2026, former India bowling coach Bharat Arun is set to take over as the bowling coach of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Arun, who had been with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) since 2022, has parted ways with the franchise after a successful stint as their bowling consultant. Having spent four years with the three-time IPL champions, Arun is now set to begin a fresh chapter with LSG in an expanded and more influential role. The RPSG-owned franchise has reportedly signed a two-year deal with Arun, which will see him involved with player…

Cricket Australia (CA) has announced the squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, set to begin at home in August. Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood make their return to both the ODI and T20I sides, while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc remain sidelined in preparation for a demanding Test summer later this year. Mitchell Owen has been named in Australia’s ODI squad for the first time ahead of the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa in August. While several senior players were rested for the recent T20I series against the West Indies, the upcoming matches against a formidable…

New Zealand will be without regular skipper Tom Latham for the opening Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, starting July 30, due to a shoulder injury. In his absence, Mitchell Santner has been named stand-in captain, becoming the 32nd player to lead the Black Caps in men’s Test cricket. Latham picked up the injury while fielding in a T20 Blast match for Birmingham Bears earlier this month and hasn’t recovered in time for the series opener. However, he will remain with the squad, aiming to regain fitness ahead of the second Test. Never great to lose your captain: NZ Head Coach…

Team India hit the nets at The Oval under the watchful eye of head coach Gautam Gambhir, two days before the start of the fifth and final Test, set to begin on July 31. However, a heated moment drew attention when Gambhir got into a tense exchange with a member of the groundstaff. Visibly agitated, Gambhir was seen pointing his finger at the Oval curator and was heard saying, “You don’t tell me what I should do.” Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, who was nearby, stepped in to defuse the situation and was later seen offering an explanation to the ECB’s…

England will take on the Prime Minister’s XI in a first-ever two-day pink-ball fixture at Canberra’s Manuka Oval on November 29–30, marking the first time such a match will be played under lights at the venue. Scheduled between the Ashes opener in Perth and the second Test in Brisbane, the one-off match offers a preparation opportunity for England ahead of the day-night contest at the Gabba, which takes over hosting duties for the pink-ball Ashes Test this summer, traditionally held in Adelaide. The match falls between rounds of the Sheffield Shield, meaning a strong pool of domestic players could be…

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Kaushal Silva has been appointed as the new head coach of Hong Kong’s national cricket team, the Cricket Hong Kong (CHK) announced on Monday, July 28. Silva is a certified Level III coach having earned his accreditation from the ICC. His appointment comes in the lead-up to the 2025 Asia Cup, where Hong Kong will open their campaign against Afghanistan on September 9. They will also face Bangladesh on September 11 and Silva’s native Sri Lanka on September 15. Silva brings a rich playing background to the role. He featured in 39 Test matches for Sri…

After registering his maiden Test century in a hard-fought draw at Old Trafford, India all-rounder Washington Sundar opened up about his memorable knock, revealing that his main focus was to bat through the entire final day—a clear directive from the dressing room. Promoted to No. 5 for the first time in his Test career, Sundar walked in under pressure with India in a precarious position at 188/3 following the dismissal of KL Rahul in the opening session. The left-hander showed remarkable composure, stitching together a 34-run stand with Shubman Gill, who notched up his fourth century of the series. Gill’s…

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has recalled all-rounder Jamie Overton for the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval, starting Thursday, 31 July. Overton’s inclusion marks the only change to the squad that featured in the drawn fourth Test in Manchester. The 31-year-old, who was released ahead of the Manchester Test, returns to the squad for the series decider at his home ground. He recently featured in a first-class match for Surrey after recovering from a finger injury sustained during an ODI against the West Indies. England’s decision to bring Overton back follows a physically taxing…

Uncapped Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batter Narayan Jagadeesan has earned his maiden India call-up as a replacement for Rishabh Pant, who has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval due to a fracture in his right foot sustained during the fourth Test in Manchester. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development on Monday. Despite suffering the injury, Pant batted in the first innings and was prepared to bat again in the second. However, a toe fracture prevented him from keeping wickets and ultimately ruled him out of the series finale.…

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to appoint renowned power-hitting specialist Julian Wood as a consultant ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled to begin on 9 September in the UAE. Wood, widely credited for revolutionising England’s white-ball approach with his power-hitting techniques, is expected to work with Bangladesh’s players for three weeks. He confirmed that he will join the team shortly before the pre-tournament preparation camp. The former England domestic cricketer has previously conducted high-intensity workshops with players preparing for major T20 leagues, including the IPL, BBL, CPL, and more. His client list features elite names such as…