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Shakib Al Hasan’s Bangladesh comeback blocked after Hasina appearance despite return plea

India-Bangladesh tour in doubt as BCCI seeks government clearance and BCB fears postponement

Australian cricket’s baggy green tradition caught in BBL ownership battle

VVS Laxman defends BCCI Center of Excellence amid India injury crisis as IPL pressure concerns emerge

Kerala government clears way for ₹450 crore (US$47 million) international cricket stadium near Kochi airport

Netherlands, Ireland, Scotland and Italy target 2027 launch for Euro Nations Cup

Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia to launch Africa Cup in 2027

Andrew Flintoff steps down as England Lions head coach ahead of Sydney Thunder move

Tapmad secures PCB domestic streaming rights in deal covering 250-plus matches

CPL confirms global broadcast partners as expanded 2026 season gets underway

Executive moves

Andrew Flintoff wearing an England cricket training jacket

Andrew Flintoff steps down as England Lions head coach ahead of Sydney Thunder move

Portrait montage of Andrew Lamb, Sarah Keane, and Shane McDermott, three leading figures in international cricket administration and development.

People Moves: Roundup (Aug 7, 2026)

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour alongside the Dublin Guardians logo, highlighting his association with the franchise.

Dublin Guardians appoint Vikram Rathour as Head Coach ahead of inaugural campaign

Cricket coach Mike Smith with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) logo, highlighting his role in Pakistan cricket's high-performance program.

Pakistan appoint Michael Smith as batting coach on two-year deal

Cricket coach Mike Smith with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) logo, highlighting his role in Pakistan cricket's high-performance program.

Pakistan set to strengthen coaching staff with Mike Smith Batting Coach appointment

Subhadeep Ghosh and T. Dilip alongside the Assam Cricket Association logo, highlighting Indian cricket coaching and administration.

Assam Cricket Association confirms Subhadeep Ghosh as India’s new fielding coach as T. Dilip bids emotional farewell

Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming after being appointed as England men's Test head coach.

Stephen Fleming appointed England Test coach as Joe Root returns as captain

Former South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel after being appointed as the new head coach of Joburg Super Kings ahead of the SA20 season.

Joburg Super Kings promote Albie Morkel to head coach ahead of SA20 2027

Spotlight

DAZN and Cricket Australia logos with Australia and Bangladesh flags
DAZN and Cricket Australia logos with Australia and Bangladesh flags

DAZN buys Australia-Bangladesh Test rights as battle for England tour coverage intensifies

Women's Asia Cup 2026 graphic featuring the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) logo alongside the flags of India and Pakistan, highlighting the marquee rivalry in the tournament.

DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026 schedule announced as India-Pakistan clash set for Dubai

Guyana President Irfaan Ali alongside the Global Super League (GSL) trophy and logo with the Guyana flag, highlighting support for the international cricket tournament.

“Disruption by collaboration”: inside President Irfaan Ali’s campaign to widen cricket’s map

Governance

Australian cricket’s baggy green tradition caught in BBL ownership battle

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VVS Laxman defends BCCI Center of Excellence amid India injury crisis as IPL pressure concerns emerge

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Kerala government clears way for ₹450 crore (US$47 million) international cricket stadium near Kochi airport

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Netherlands, Ireland, Scotland and Italy target 2027 launch for Euro Nations Cup

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ICC launches tender for accreditation services across 2027–31 tournaments

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BCCI questions Team India physio as injury crisis triggers overhaul of CoE fitness system

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ICC launches global tender for 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup marketing and PR agency

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Sri Lanka Cricket to honour top performers at 2025 awards with 42 winners recognised

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Media and Sponsorship

DAZN and Cricket Australia logos with Australia and Bangladesh flags

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DAZN buys Australia-Bangladesh Test rights as battle for England tour coverage intensifies

Logo of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) featuring a gold star with the word "Pakistan" in Urdu and green PCB text below.

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Tapmad secures PCB domestic streaming rights in deal covering 250-plus matches

CPL batter raises his hand during a Caribbean Premier League match

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CPL confirms global broadcast partners as expanded 2026 season gets underway

Logos of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), Cricket Ireland, Manchester Super Giants, TIXR, Fireflies.ai, Firstsource, Willow TV, Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL), and Square One, highlighting commercial and strategic partnerships.

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Global sponsorship roundup: ETPL, Cricket Ireland and Virat Kohli lead this week’s sponsorship and investment roundup 

Indoor cricket training facility featuring multiple practice nets as Cricket Ireland announces a partnership with Square One Academy.

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Cricket Ireland partners with Square One Academy to strengthen player pathway

Birmingham Phoenix fans wave team flags and hold banners while supporting their team during a The Hundred cricket match.

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Birmingham Phoenix partners with No Ratings Studios to expand YouTube content

Interviews

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald alongside the Australian and Indian flags, highlighting the Australia-India Test cricket rivalry.

Australia to skip warm-up matches before 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy as McDonald details India preparations

Ben Stokes confirms England coaching ambition, rules out Ashes return and speaks out on drinking culture, McCullum exit and Brook captaincy snub

Graeme Smith says Cricket World Cup return can reignite Africa’s place on global cricket stage

How Sourav Ganguly helped transform Pretoria Capitals’ culture, according to Keshav Maharaj

David White outlines why developing UAE cricket remains ILT20’s defining objective

PERSPECTIVES

Robin Uthappa, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ajinkya Rahane, and Sachin Tendulkar featured in a montage highlighting Indian cricket personalities across the IPL and domestic cricket.

Robin Uthappa backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to surpass Tendulkar’s white-ball impact as Rahane urges caution

Michael Vaughan and Stephen Fleming alongside the ECB logo amid reports linking Fleming with the England men's Test head coach role.

Michael Vaughan warns Stephen Fleming over England challenge after Test Coach appointment confirmed

Sunil Gavaskar pictured alongside the India and England flags in relation to the 2025 India vs England Test series.

Sunil Gavaskar urges calm after India’s UK struggles, calls for introspection over drastic change

video

Ravichandran Ashwin discussing leadership in cricket during an interview session

Leadership in Cricket: R. Ashwin on Mindset, Mentorship & Meaning – “If You Don’t Fail, You Don’t Win”

Promotional graphic featuring the headline "USA Cricket CEO Speaks – Answers All Questions" in bold yellow and white text. The image includes the USA Cricket logo and a photo of Johnathan Atkeison, labeled as Chief Executive Officer at USA Cricket, standing in a stadium with empty seats and a cricket field in the background.

Inside USA Cricket’s constitutional overhaul: CEO Johnathan Atkeison addresses the controversy

News graphic highlighting the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 payment scandal, featuring quotes from a Chittagong Kings owner and a World Cricketers’ Association board member’s response.

South African Cricketers’ Association CEO Andrew Breetzke weighs in on BPL Scandal | cricexec podcast ep 11

Shane Watson in Chennai Super Kings jersey, in a suit, and speaking into a microphone, with the caption "Shane Watson is on a mission" over a cricket field background.

Shane Watson wants to change how everyone thinks | Australian Cricket Legend | cricexec podcast ep 10 (part 1)

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