This week’s top headlines cover a spectrum of cricket‑business and stakeholder concerns — from heartbreaking safety incidents and governance standoffs to shifts in coaching and playing leadership.
Inaugural Cricexec Forum caps a landmark Cricket Impact Summit & Expo 2025 in Santa Clara
The first-ever Cricexec Forum concluded during the Cricket Impact Summit in Santa Clara, uniting global cricket leaders around investment, innovation and inclusion in the sport.
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Asia Cup trophy moved from ACC office as Mohsin Naqvi escalates controversy with BCCI
In a fresh flashpoint, the trophy for the 2025 Asia Cup was reportedly moved from the ACC headquarters to Abu Dhabi under the watch of Mohsin Naqvi, while the BCCI signals escalation of the dispute.
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Two Australian women cricketers assaulted in Indore; arrests made
Two Australian women cricketers were reportedly assaulted in Indore, leading to arrests and raising serious concerns about player security during international tours.
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17‑year‑old Australian cricketer dies after being struck by ball in nets, echoing the Phil Hughes tragedy
A teenage cricketer in Melbourne died after being struck on the neck by a ball during a net session, drawing stark parallels with the tragic death of Phil Hughes and reigniting safety‑gear debates.
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Shreyas Iyer injury update: out of ICU, getting better every passing day after spleen injury in Australia ODI
After sustaining a spleen injury during the ODI series in Australia, Shreyas Iyer has been moved out of intensive care and is steadily recovering, though his return timeline remains uncertain.
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Abhishek Nayar named Kolkata Knight Riders head coach ahead of IPL 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed Abhishek Nayar as head coach for the IPL 2026 season, promoting a homegrown coaching figure to lead their next campaign.
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Mohammad Rizwan refuses to sign PCB central contract after demotion from top grade
Mohammad Rizwan has declined to sign the PCB’s central contract after being demoted from the top category, potentially signaling friction between the star player and the board.
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Former ICC match referee Chris Broad claims he was told to go easy on India, highlights ICC’s political pressures
Chris Broad has alleged that he was once told to be lenient on India while officiating, pointing to political interference and integrity issues within cricket’s governing frameworks.
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Tentative dates revealed for Pakistan’s 2026 white-ball tour of Australia
The Pakistan team is set to tour Australia for a white-ball series in late 2026, with tentative dates emerging as both boards coordinate the bilateral schedule.
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Kane Williamson returns to Black Caps with reduced role, signals transition in New Zealand setup
Kane Williamson has returned to the New Zealand setup in a reduced role, marking a clear signal of leadership transition and generational shift within the team.
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Outrage after Indian minister calls harassment of Australian women cricketers a lesson for them
A controversial comment from an Indian minister calling the harassment of Australian women players “a lesson” has sparked outrage and drawn attention to off-field risks in global tours.
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“Zero input on selection”: Jonathan Trott slams ACB over communication breakdown
Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott has criticized the ACB for excluding him from team selection, revealing a breakdown in communication that could hurt team cohesion.
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Why India’s greats insist Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli must lead the charge to 2027 World Cup
Veterans of Indian cricket believe Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain essential to the team’s World Cup 2027 ambitions, despite growing calls to groom new leaders.
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PCB clears Pakistani players for BBL 2025-26 as NOC green light ends uncertainty
The PCB has granted No Objection Certificates to its players for participation in BBL 2025–26, resolving a long-standing ambiguity over player availability.
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