This week’s top stories cover official T20 World Cup squad announcements, dramatic Asia Cup U19 headlines, leadership changes in cricket boards, and bold commercial and strategic directions shaping the sport’s global future.
India name T20 World Cup 2026 squad with Suryakumar Yadav as captain, Hardik and Bumrah return
India has announced its T20 World Cup 2026 squad, handing the captaincy to Suryakumar Yadav, while veterans Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah make their return.
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Pakistan defeat India by 191 in Asia Cup U19 final, collect trophy from ACC President Naqvi
In a stunning youth upset, Pakistan U19 thumped India by 191 runs in the Asia Cup final and lifted the trophy from ACC President Mohsin Naqvi.
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Cricket Australia eyes ‘grand slam’ status for BBL amid privatisation push
Cricket Australia is exploring plans to elevate the BBL to “grand slam” standing as part of a broader push toward privatisation and commercial expansion.
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Scott Weenink to step down as New Zealand Cricket CEO on Jan 30 over strategic differences
New Zealand Cricket’s CEO Scott Weenink has announced he will step down at the end of January, citing ongoing strategic differences at the board level.
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Ravi Shastri emerges in England coaching debate as Ashes fallout deepens
Amid continued Ashes controversy, veteran Ravi Shastri is now part of the debate around England’s future coaching direction.
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Mohsin Naqvi convenes special ACC meeting after U19 Asia Cup final
ACC President Mohsin Naqvi has called an emergency meeting following the U19 Asia Cup final drama, signalling possible policy action.
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Afghanistan’s moment — inside the Dubai launch that reset the APL’s ambitions
A newly relaunched Afghanistan Premier League event in Dubai has renewed focus on the APL’s ambitions and growth strategy.
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Pat Cummins’ T20 World Cup 2026 participation in doubt as Australia prioritises long‑term fitness
Australia’s fast bowling spearhead Pat Cummins is a fitness doubt for the T20 World Cup as selectors push a long‑term workload strategy.
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PCB to file ICC complaint over India U19 conduct during Asia Cup final
The PCB says it will lodge a formal complaint with the ICC regarding disciplinary conduct by the India U19 team during the Asia Cup final.
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Aqib Javed unveils blueprint to revive Pakistan cricket, reveals India sought fast‑bowling help
Former pacer Aqib Javed has outlined a strategic plan to revitalise Pakistan cricket and disclosed India’s interest in fast‑bowling support cooperation.
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MCG sets all‑time attendance record on wild first day of fourth Ashes Test — but Cricket Australia braces for another financial hit
Day one of the fourth Ashes saw a record attendance at the MCG, even as Cricket Australia prepares for further fiscal impacts from truncated fixtures.
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ICC steps in to fund USA national teams and safeguard LA28 Olympic cricket plans amid USAC bankruptcy
With USA Cricket (USAC) facing bankruptcy, the ICC has pledged funding to support national teams and protect cricket’s inclusion at the LA28 Olympics.
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Take our poll: is the Desert Vipers on‑field hydration infrastructure a better solution for T20 cricket?
Cricexec invites reader input on whether the Desert Vipers’ innovative on‑field hydration infrastructure should be adopted more broadly in T20 formats.
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Ali Khan Tareen makes the case for a PSL auction as league enters defining phase
As the PSL explores growth and franchise refinement, Ali Khan Tareen argues an auction model could bring sustainability and competitive balance.
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Gautam Gambhir is a manager, not a coach: Kapil Dev reframes modern leadership debate
Former India captain Kapil Dev sparked discussion by differentiating leadership roles, pointing to a broader debate on coaching versus management in elite cricket.
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