This week brings announcements on squads and coaching lineups, cross‑border tensions seeping into women’s cricket, and continued drama in cricket administration and league deals.
Cummins and Head reject AU$10 million offers to leave Australian cricket for T20 leagues
Pat Cummins and Travis Head reportedly declined lucrative offers—approximately AU$10 million each—to desert Australian cricket responsibilities for franchise T20 leagues overseas. 👉 Read full story
Michael Atherton slams ICC for using India‑Pakistan matches as propaganda proxy
Former England captain Michael Atherton criticized the ICC for overhyping India–Pakistan fixtures as geopolitical tools rather than sporting contests. 👉 Read full story
MCG T20I sold out as fan demand surges ahead of blockbuster Australia‑India clash
Ticketing reports confirm a full house at the MCG for the upcoming T20I between Australia and India, underscoring continued public appetite for marquee matchups. 👉 Read full story
BCCI official hits back at calls to reduce India‑Pakistan games: “Easy to talk but will sponsors agree?”
As voices emerge calling for fewer India–Pakistan fixtures, a senior BCCI figure pushed back, questioning commercial realities and sponsor expectations. 👉 Read full story
Pakistan stars still expected to feature in BBL despite PCB NOC freeze, says Cricket Australia CEO
Despite the PCB freezing No Objection Certificates, Cricket Australia’s CEO expects Pakistani players will continue participating in the Big Bash League. 👉 Read full story
India‑Pakistan tensions spill into Women’s World Cup as Pakistani journalists’ Asia Cup question is shut down
Political tensions between India and Pakistan have affected media access during the Women’s World Cup, with Pakistani journalists prevented from asking Asia Cup‑related questions. 👉 Read full story
Government and ICC intervene to end Cricket Kenya leadership wrangles
To resolve ongoing boardroom conflicts, both the Kenyan government and the ICC have stepped in to mediate and restructure Cricket Kenya’s leadership. 👉 Read full story
Rajasthan Royals continue shake-up as Sairaj Bahutule, Dishant Yagnik exit ahead of IPL 2026
In further churn at the RR franchise, former coaches Bahutule and Yagnik have parted ways with the organization as preparations for IPL 2026 accelerate. 👉 Read full story
Rubaba Dowla becomes Bangladesh Cricket Board’s first female director after Ishfaq Ahsan’s removal
Rubaba Dowla has been appointed as the BCB’s first-ever female director, succeeding Ishfaq Ahsan amid broader efforts toward gender representation. 👉 Read full story
Pakistan’s Mohsin Naqvi to receive Bhutto Gold Medal as Asia Cup trophy row sparks continued cross‑border war of words
Amid the ongoing controversy, Mohsin Naqvi is slated to be awarded the Bhutto Gold Medal, a development that has drawn mixed reactions in the cricketing community. 👉 Read full story
CWI unveils sweeping reforms after emergency summit with legends, captains and coaches
West Indies Cricket has launched an ambitious reform plan following an emergency summit involving past legends, current captains, and coaching staff. 👉 Read full story
Wahab Riaz steps in to help clear up PCB’s NOC confusion for retired players
Former Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz has offered to assist with resolving lingering disputes over No Objection Certificates for retired players under PCB policy ambiguities. 👉 Read full story
India announce squads for Australia tour; Gill to lead ODIs, Suryakumar named T20I captain, Kohli and Sharma return
The BCCI has unveiled India’s squads for the Australia tour: Shubman Gill will captain the ODIs, Suryakumar Yadav leads T20Is, and Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma make their comebacks. 👉 Read full story
Indian players set to feature in Lanka Premier League for the first time in 2025
In a significant policy shift, Indian cricketers are anticipated to take part in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) in 2025, opening doors for cross‑border player movements. 👉 Read full story
Pakistan confirms coaching staff for South Africa Test series; Azhar Mehmood named head coach
Pakistan’s new coaching lineup has been finalized: Azhar Mehmood will lead as head coach for their South Africa Test tour, supported by established assistants. 👉 Read full story
