This week’s top headlines cover India’s greenlighted showdown with Pakistan, a high-stakes ICC leadership race, and sharp financial shifts across cricket’s global ecosystem.
India to play Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 after government approval
India’s government has cleared the national team to face Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup, signaling a diplomatic thaw and boosting the tournament’s commercial stakes. 👉 Read full story
The race for cricket’s future: ICC Chief Executives Committee contenders profiled
cricexec profiles the top candidates vying for seats on the ICC CEC, a powerful body shaping the sport’s global direction amid political and commercial shifts. 👉 Read full story
Surrey tops county cricket financial table as report warns of widening wealth gap
Surrey leads England’s counties in revenue and profit, but a new report raises alarms over a deepening financial divide threatening the domestic game. 👉 Read full story
ICC AGM 2025 debates two-tier Test structure, T20 World Cup expansion, and USA cricket concerns
Global cricket leaders at the ICC AGM are weighing seismic changes, including a Test league shakeup, expanded T20 events, and governance woes in the U.S. 👉 Read full story
Sarah Gomersall, CEO of Jersey Cricket: Meet the ICC CEC candidates
Jersey’s Sarah Gomersall brings associate perspective and governance reform credentials to the ICC CEC race. 👉 Read full story
Audit uncovers major financial irregularities at PCB, including perks, losses, and suspect appointments
A forensic audit has revealed troubling financial mismanagement at the Pakistan Cricket Board, spotlighting unchecked perks and questionable hires. 👉 Read full story
Tim Cutler, CEO of Vanuatu Cricket: Meet the ICC CEC candidates
Vanuatu’s Tim Cutler pushes for cricket’s expansion in emerging markets, with a focus on transparency and innovation. 👉 Read full story
USA Cricket chair defies ICC and USOPC oversight as governance crisis deepens
USA Cricket’s embattled leadership faces mounting criticism after rejecting ICC and USOPC intervention, raising fears of sanctions. 👉 Read full story
UAE to tighten oversight of cricket academies after Rohit Sharma Academy fallout
Following complaints and the closure of the Rohit Sharma Academy, UAE authorities are ramping up regulation of private cricket academies. 👉 Read full story
Sky Sports unveils bold new cricket production and digital strategy for ECB’s new era
Sky Sports is overhauling its cricket broadcasts with cutting-edge production, immersive digital content, and a fan-first approach. 👉 Read full story
Anurag Bhatnagar, Cricket Hong Kong: Meet the ICC CEC candidates
Cricket Hong Kong’s Anurag Bhatnagar emphasizes Asia’s growth potential and governance experience in his ICC CEC bid. 👉 Read full story
Yorkshire CEO upset with ECB after Headingley left out of 2026–2030 home Test schedule
Yorkshire’s leadership has blasted the ECB’s decision to exclude Headingley from the next Test cycle, citing legacy and regional impact. 👉 Read full story
Palani Bhatnagar Klair elected to ICC Chief Executives Committee as ICC’s AGM kicks off
Gurumurthy Palani, Anurag, Bhatnagar, and Gurdeep Klair join the ICC CEC, bringing fresh leadership to key global cricket decisions. 👉 Read full story
Asia Cup 2025 faces uncertainty as India, Sri Lanka, and Oman oppose Dhaka ACC meeting
ACC’s attempt to finalize Asia Cup 2025 plans has hit resistance, with key members questioning Dhaka’s role and venue choices. 👉 Read full story
IPL 2025 digital video consumption explodes; Mumbai Indians lead while sponsors are the biggest winners
IPL 2025 saw record-breaking digital engagement, with Mumbai Indians dominating viewership and brands cashing in big. 👉 Read full story
