This week’s stories span cricket’s increasingly complex mix of governance, commercial strategy and global expansion. India’s latest Asia Cup trophy dispute leads the headlines, while the ICC maps its next media rights cycle and Australian cricket weighs private investment in the Big Bash.
India Women refuse Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi after eighth title
India declined to receive the Women’s Asia Cup trophy from ACC President and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi after beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai. The BCCI had communicated its position in advance, repeating the stance taken by India’s men following their 2025 Asia Cup victory.
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Three candidates battle for vacant ICC CEC seat
Jersey Cricket CEO Sarah Gomersall, Germany’s Vignaesh Sankaran and Indonesia’s Abhiram Singh Yadav will contest the vacant Associate Member seat on the ICC Chief Executives’ Committee. Voting among 43 Associate Members will determine who fills the position through next year’s ICC Annual Conference.
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BCCI defends officials’ interaction with Mohsin Naqvi
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia defended his and Vice-President Rajeev Shukla’s interaction with Mohsin Naqvi during the Women’s Asia Cup final as normal match-day engagement. The board maintained that the conversation was separate from India’s refusal to receive the trophy from Naqvi.
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IPL owners eye BBL stakes as Cricket Australia sets limits
IPL ownership groups and other Indian investors are exploring Big Bash League opportunities, but Cricket Australia’s proposed restrictions on ownership, player availability and commercial control could complicate deals. CA has appointed the Raine Group to oversee its private investment process.
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India tour could deliver years-long financial boost for NZC
New Zealand Cricket CEO Geoff Allott says India’s upcoming 12-match tour could generate revenue that supports the game for years. The commercial windfall is expected to benefit areas ranging from high-performance programmes to clubs and community cricket as NZC targets a financial rebound.
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Amsterdam Flames turn teenage talent into development strategy
The Amsterdam Flames have awarded 18-year-old wicketkeeper Noor van Rietschote their first scholarship after co-owner Steve Waugh spotted her playing alongside boys. The initiative represents an early test of whether the new European T20 Premier League can help create sustainable local talent pathways.
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ICC begins shaping 2028–31 media rights strategy
The ICC has reportedly created a working group to develop its next media rights strategy, with ECB Chair Richard Thompson set to lead a group featuring senior figures from the ICC, BCCI, Cricket Australia and Zimbabwe Cricket. The move begins preparations for one of the governing body’s most consequential future commercial programmes.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s endorsement rate soars to ₹2 crore a day
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is reportedly commanding ₹1.5–2 crore (roughly US$157K–209K) per day for endorsements following his IPL breakthrough. His rapid commercial rise is attracting major brands while also raising questions around managing sponsorships and workloads for a player who remains a minor.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar calls for IPL auction system to be scrapped
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has called for an end to IPL auctions, arguing that uncertainty around contracts creates significant mental pressure for players regardless of their experience. The RCB pacer says the anxiety remains even for established internationals entering the marketplace.
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Historic India-Japan T20I sells out ahead of first clash
Tickets have sold out for India and Japan’s first senior international meeting, scheduled for September 22 at Sano International Cricket Stadium. The Suzuki Cup T20I also marks 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic relations and forms part of broader efforts to deepen sporting cooperation.
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BCCI brings IPL 2027 auction back to India
The BCCI will stage the IPL 2027 mini-auction in India, ending three consecutive years of overseas events. Franchise concerns over the logistics and costs of sending large delegations abroad helped drive the decision, although the host city has yet to be finalised.
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Tavengwa Mukuhlani appointed ICC Deputy Chair
Zimbabwe Cricket Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani has been appointed ICC Deputy Chair through November 2027, succeeding Imran Khwaja. His elevation comes as Zimbabwe prepares to co-host the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup alongside South Africa and Namibia.
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Cricket NSW adds two directors amid Big Bash investment talks
Simone Constant and Michael Erdeljac have joined the Cricket NSW Board following the organisation’s AGM, replacing departing directors Stuart Clark and Paul Marjoribanks. The leadership changes come as Cricket NSW continues discussions around the Big Bash privatisation process.
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Delhi Capitals plan major coaching overhaul for IPL 2027
Delhi Capitals are reportedly rebuilding their coaching setup, with Chaminda Vaas and Amit Mishra set to join a team led by Sourav Ganguly and featuring Yuvraj Singh as Assistant Coach. Vaas and Mishra have already begun working with academy players, although the appointments have not yet been formally announced.
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Sarah Adam-Gedge to step down from Cricket Australia Board
Sarah Adam-Gedge will leave the Cricket Australia Board at next month’s AGM after three years as an independent director. Adam-Gedge, CA’s first female Audit and Risk Committee Chair, is stepping away to manage commitments across her broader board portfolio.
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