The IPL’s business value has risen by roughly 11% to about $20bn, reinforcing its position as cricket’s leading T20 competition.
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IPL value tops $20bn amid Fleming links and West Indies win
Day’s Recap
Supporting Articles
Steven Finn and Michael Carberry discuss Stephen Fleming's appointment as England's Test head coach.
5:16 PMBBC Sport CricketFormer New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to replace Brendon McCullum as England's Test coach after McCullum's dismissal.
4:32 PMBBC Sport CricketWest Indies beat Pakistan in the first Test in Trinidad to go 1-0 up in the two-match series. Jayden Seales led the win with a five-wicket haul on day four.
4:16 AMAl Jazeera
Sir Clive Lloyd described Sir Garfield Sobers as the greatest all-round cricketer ever at Sobers' state funeral in Barbados. The tribute honoured Sobers' impact on West Indies cricket and the wider game.
2:44 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Barbadian players in the West Indies Test squad, led by Roston Chase and Jomel Warrican, will fly from Trinidad to Barbados to attend Garry Sobers' state funeral. The travel will be coordinated around the team’s ongoing Test commitments against Pakistan.
11:08 AMESPN Cricket
Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis helped London Spirit beat Oval Invincibles in the London derby, earning their first win of the campaign. It was Spirit's second victory over their rivals in 10 meetings.
6:11 PMESPN Cricket
Will Jacks scored 65 from 44 balls against London Spirit at The Oval to become the Hundred's leading run-scorer. His milestone came during MI London's defeat by Spirit.
4:19 PMBBC Sport CricketWill Rhodes produced a career-best performance to keep Durham unbeaten in the One-Day Cup after Ben Stokes was dismissed for a duck. The result showed Durham could win without relying on their most prominent player.
3:20 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Ben Duckett drove the Rockets to a nine-wicket win as they chased Welsh Fire's 123 with ease. Seven Welsh Fire no-balls added to their discipline problems and gave the pursuit further assistance.
1:41 PMESPN Cricket
Bangladesh appointed Litton Das as their new ODI captain, replacing Mehidy Hasan Miraz after just over a year in charge. The change resets leadership ahead of upcoming ODI cycles and selection decisions.
1:11 PMESPN Cricket3:51 AMAl Jazeera
IPL’s business value rockets to $20bn as India cricket league soars
Summary
The IPL’s business value has risen by roughly 11% to about $20bn, reinforcing its position as cricket’s leading T20 competition.
The shift is that the IPL’s financial gravity keeps increasing, widening the gap with other
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As IPL valuations climb, cricket’s power center moves further toward franchise economics and away from traditional board-led control.
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5:16 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Test Match Special Podcast
Summary
Steven Finn and Michael Carberry discuss Stephen Fleming's appointment as England's Test head coach.
Fleming's arrival gives England a new leadership direction in the Test side. The immediate question
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The appointment could reshape England's Test identity and determine how the side responds to its next phase.
4:32 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Fleming expected to be named England Test coach
Summary
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to replace Brendon McCullum as England's Test coach after McCullum's dismissal.
England are turning to a coach with international leadership experience to reset a Test side
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England's next coaching choice will shape both their Test strategy and the team's response to a period of underperformance.
4:16 AMAl Jazeera
Jayden Seales takes five wickets as West Indies beat Pakistan in first Test
Summary
West Indies beat Pakistan in the first Test in Trinidad to go 1-0 up in the two-match series. Jayden Seales led the win with a five-wicket haul on day four.
West Indies taking a series lead changes the pressure point from rebuilding to closing out,
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A 1-0 lead in a two-Test series compresses the remaining decisions into one game and amplifies the consequences for rankings, confidence, and selection.
2:44 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Lloyd pays tribute to 'greatest' Sobers at funeral
Summary
Sir Clive Lloyd described Sir Garfield Sobers as the greatest all-round cricketer ever at Sobers' state funeral in Barbados. The tribute honoured Sobers' impact on West Indies cricket and the wider game.
Sobers' death closes the career of a figure who set the standard for complete cricketers
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Sobers remains the benchmark against which cricket's greatest all-rounders are measured.
11:08 AMESPN Cricket
Chase, Warrican to lead Barbadian contingent at Garry Sobers' state funeral
Summary
Barbadian players in the West Indies Test squad, led by Roston Chase and Jomel Warrican, will fly from Trinidad to Barbados to attend Garry Sobers' state funeral. The travel will be coordinated around the team’s ongoing Test commitments against Pakistan.
The West Indies squad is interrupting an active Test tour schedule to honor a national
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The decision shows how cricketing institutions balance competitive schedules with national and cultural obligations when a foundational figure dies.
6:11 PMESPN Cricket
Spirit's Proteas secure London Derby for first win of the campaign
Summary
Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis helped London Spirit beat Oval Invincibles in the London derby, earning their first win of the campaign. It was Spirit's second victory over their rivals in 10 meetings.
The result gives Spirit an early lift after a poor start and ends a long
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A first campaign win keeps Spirit competitive and could change the tone of their season.
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4:19 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Jacks hits 65 to become all-time Hundred top scorer
Summary
Will Jacks scored 65 from 44 balls against London Spirit at The Oval to become the Hundred's leading run-scorer. His milestone came during MI London's defeat by Spirit.
Jacks' record confirms his sustained influence in the format, but the personal landmark could not
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Jacks now owns the Hundred's leading run tally, even as MI London remain unable to turn his output into wins.
3:20 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Rhodes' career-best keeps Durham unbeaten after Stokes duck
Summary
Will Rhodes produced a career-best performance to keep Durham unbeaten in the One-Day Cup after Ben Stokes was dismissed for a duck. The result showed Durham could win without relying on their most prominent player.
Rhodes' contribution gives Durham evidence that their batting has enough depth to withstand the loss
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Durham's depth, rather than Stokes' reputation, is driving their early One-Day Cup momentum.
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1:41 PMESPN Cricket
Duckett fires for Rockets as Welsh Fire fizzle to nine-wicket loss
Summary
Ben Duckett drove the Rockets to a nine-wicket win as they chased Welsh Fire's 123 with ease. Seven Welsh Fire no-balls added to their discipline problems and gave the pursuit further assistance.
The seven no-balls turned a modest target into a routine chase and exposed Welsh Fire's
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Welsh Fire lost through preventable errors as much as through the gap in batting quality.
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1:11 PMESPN Cricket
Litton Das named Bangladesh's new ODI captain
Summary
Bangladesh appointed Litton Das as their new ODI captain, replacing Mehidy Hasan Miraz after just over a year in charge. The change resets leadership ahead of upcoming ODI cycles and selection decisions.
Bangladesh have changed command again, signaling dissatisfaction with recent ODI direction and a desire for
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Frequent captain changes erode continuity, and Bangladesh need ODI clarity to compete consistently outside home conditions.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Barnard led Warwickshire to a 45-run victory over Surrey, despite Sibley and Blake mounting a determined chase. Surrey could not sustain the pursuit after Warwickshire established a substantial total.
3:51 PMESPN Cricket
The Sharks secured their first win after chasing down Essex's target of 317, with Tear leading the pursuit. A century from Thain was not enough to prevent Essex from losing.
8:04 AMESPN Cricket
London Spirit and MI London tied in their derby after Amy Jones and Alice Kelly led Spirit's chase. The result means MI London's wait for a win continues.
1:58 PMESPN CricketMI London and London Spirit shared the points after the first women's London derby of the season ended in a tie at The Oval. The match went to the final ball before the result was settled.
1:57 PMBBC Sport CricketMI London and London Spirit tied at The Oval after Hayley Matthews conceded only three runs from the final three deliveries. The result came after a tense finish in which neither side could secure the win.
1:40 PMBBC Sport Cricket
The alleged finger-clicking incident involving Saltburn Cricket Club has drawn wider attention, with the wicketkeeper at the center of questions about what happened. His account could prove decisive in any investigation.
1:52 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Shane McDermott has joined Afghanistan as assistant and fielding coach, linking up with the team on August 1. His appointment comes before Afghanistan's five-match ODI series against Ireland.
1:15 PMESPN CricketWill Luxton struck his second List A century in four days to help defeat Worcestershire. The innings followed his 112 against Sussex and confirmed a rapid run of form for the batter.
1:01 PMESPN Cricket
Rachel Lewis, Essex's new chair of the board, says she has an opportunity to remodel and revitalise the club. Her comments signal an intention to change the organisation's direction under new leadership.
12:52 PMBBC Sport CricketEngland captain Nat Sciver-Brunt may miss next month's ODIs against Ireland as she continues rehabilitation from a calf injury. The problem has limited her to batting, but she remains committed to returning as an all-rounder.
11:33 AMESPN Cricket
Players Abbas and Shahzad received one demerit point each for aggressive celebrations, with Shahzad also fined 15% of his match fee and Abbas officially reprimanded. The sanctions add to their disciplinary records under the code of conduct.
10:08 AMESPN Cricket
Ishan Kishan will captain East Zone in the Duleep Trophy, with Sooryavanshi as vice-captain, and the squad includes Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar. Riyan Parag and Akash Deep were not considered as they continue recovering from surgeries.
10:06 AMESPN Cricket
Trent Rockets outclassed Welsh Fire after restricting them to a slow start, including just 15 in the powerplay, then chased 130 with ease. Beth Mooney and Nat Sciver-Brunt led the chase to a dominant win.
9:57 AMESPN Cricket3:51 PMESPN Cricket
Barnard stars for Bears as Surrey are undone
Summary
Barnard led Warwickshire to a 45-run victory over Surrey, despite Sibley and Blake mounting a determined chase. Surrey could not sustain the pursuit after Warwickshire established a substantial total.
Warwickshire's win came from converting a strong first-innings performance into sustained pressure with the ball.
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Warwickshire showed they can absorb a serious chase and still close out a decisive win.
8:04 AMESPN Cricket
Sharks off the mark as Tear leads stiff run-chase
Summary
The Sharks secured their first win after chasing down Essex's target of 317, with Tear leading the pursuit. A century from Thain was not enough to prevent Essex from losing.
The Sharks' successful chase shows that their batting can sustain a demanding target and convert
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The win gives the Sharks early momentum and exposes Essex's vulnerability when defending large totals.
1:58 PMESPN Cricket
Match tied after Jones, Kelly shine in Spirit chase
Summary
London Spirit and MI London tied in their derby after Amy Jones and Alice Kelly led Spirit's chase. The result means MI London's wait for a win continues.
Jones and Kelly gave Spirit the control needed to keep the chase alive, but MI
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The tie leaves MI London needing a sharper closing performance if it is to turn competitive games into victories.
1:57 PMBBC Sport Cricket
London derby ends in tie after thrilling finale
Summary
MI London and London Spirit shared the points after the first women's London derby of the season ended in a tie at The Oval. The match went to the final ball before the result was settled.
Neither side could impose control in the decisive moments, leaving a derby that produced drama
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The result keeps the rivalry finely balanced while making MI London's search for a first win more urgent.
1:40 PMBBC Sport Cricket
MI London hold out in nail-biting tie with Spirit
Summary
MI London and London Spirit tied at The Oval after Hayley Matthews conceded only three runs from the final three deliveries. The result came after a tense finish in which neither side could secure the win.
Matthews's closing spell preserved the tie when Spirit needed to convert its final-ball opportunity. The
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A single point may prove valuable in a compressed Hundred table where one failed chase or defensive over can alter qualification prospects.
1:52 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Why finger-clicking 'scandal' has gripped sporting world - Agnew
Summary
The alleged finger-clicking incident involving Saltburn Cricket Club has drawn wider attention, with the wicketkeeper at the center of questions about what happened. His account could prove decisive in any investigation.
The wicketkeeper is the key witness because he was closest to the alleged conduct and
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The investigation could shape how local cricket handles allegations that are difficult to prove but capable of damaging trust.
1:15 PMESPN Cricket
Shane McDermott appointed Afghanistan assistant and fielding coach
Summary
Shane McDermott has joined Afghanistan as assistant and fielding coach, linking up with the team on August 1. His appointment comes before Afghanistan's five-match ODI series against Ireland.
Afghanistan have added specialist coaching capacity just before a demanding ODI assignment, with fielding identified
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The appointment gives Afghanistan a targeted preparation boost before a five-match test of their ODI depth.
1:01 PMESPN Cricket
Will Luxton banks back-to-back hundreds to down Worcestershire
Summary
Will Luxton struck his second List A century in four days to help defeat Worcestershire. The innings followed his 112 against Sussex and confirmed a rapid run of form for the batter.
Luxton's consecutive hundreds make him the central factor in his side's recent one-day success and
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Luxton has turned short-term form into a credible case for selection and a larger role.
12:52 PMBBC Sport Cricket
New Essex chair Lewis aiming to 'revitalise club'
Summary
Rachel Lewis, Essex's new chair of the board, says she has an opportunity to remodel and revitalise the club. Her comments signal an intention to change the organisation's direction under new leadership.
Lewis is taking the chair at a point when Essex must turn broad ambitions into
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A leadership reset at Essex could influence the club's stability and competitive direction well beyond the immediate season.
11:33 AMESPN Cricket
Sciver-Brunt doesn't 'want to give up bowling just yet' despite calf issues
Summary
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt may miss next month's ODIs against Ireland as she continues rehabilitation from a calf injury. The problem has limited her to batting, but she remains committed to returning as an all-rounder.
Sciver-Brunt's recovery now takes priority over a short international series, signaling that England will manage
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England must protect its most important all-rounder while finding a temporary replacement for both her leadership and bowling.
10:08 AMESPN Cricket
Abbas, Shahzad handed a demerit point each for aggressive celebrations
Summary
Players Abbas and Shahzad received one demerit point each for aggressive celebrations, with Shahzad also fined 15% of his match fee and Abbas officially reprimanded. The sanctions add to their disciplinary records under the code of conduct.
Match officials are drawing a clearer line on celebration conduct, not just on-contact incidents, which
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Demerit accumulation can trigger bans that change match outcomes, so discipline is now a selection and strategy issue.
10:06 AMESPN Cricket
Duleep Trophy: Kishan to captain East Zone; Sooryavanshi named vice-captain
Summary
Ishan Kishan will captain East Zone in the Duleep Trophy, with Sooryavanshi as vice-captain, and the squad includes Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar. Riyan Parag and Akash Deep were not considered as they continue recovering from surgeries.
Selectors are using the Duleep Trophy to fast-track leadership and workload assessment, pairing a frontline
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Domestic zonal cricket is a selection gateway, and leadership plus fitness signals can decide who moves into India contention next.
9:57 AMESPN Cricket
Mooney, Sciver-Brunt lead Welsh Fire thrashing
Summary
Trent Rockets outclassed Welsh Fire after restricting them to a slow start, including just 15 in the powerplay, then chased 130 with ease. Beth Mooney and Nat Sciver-Brunt led the chase to a dominant win.
Fire’s powerplay collapse effectively ended the contest because it removed boundary options later and made
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Powerplay performance is the main predictor of results in The Hundred, and Fire are falling behind at the most decisive stage.
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