Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, will miss India's Sri Lanka tour after suffering an on-field injury in the UK last month.
3:50 AMAl Jazeera27 stories from 3 sources
Bumrah's absence and Reddy's ban dominate a busy cricket day
Day’s Recap
Supporting Articles
Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi has received his maiden India call-up as a replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in the two-Test series in Sri Lanka.
3:13 AMESPN Cricket
United States international Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all cricket for eight years after being found guilty of match-fixing. The sanction removes him from the sport for a prolonged period.
12:11 PMBBC Sport Cricket
West Indies bowling coach Ravi Rampaul said the team's fast bowlers failed to contain Pakistan, who scored at more than four runs per over. He called for greater consistency from the quicks.
11:46 PMESPN Cricket
Roston Chase and West Indies' lower order lifted the team to 344 despite Pakistan making regular breakthroughs. Sajid Khan took four wickets, while three other Pakistan bowlers claimed two each during an extended session.
11:36 PMESPN Cricket
Welsh Fire ended Southern Brave's perfect start as Heather Graham took two wickets and then made 35 not out in a last-ball win. The result moved Fire to the top of the standings.
6:17 AMESPN CricketReturning from injury, Australian opener Matt Short made an unbeaten 60 to lead Welsh Fire past Southern Brave on a challenging pitch. His contribution outweighed Marcus Stoinis's effort and kept Fire in touch with the Rockets.
5:08 PMESPN Cricket
Rapid fifties from Will Jacks and Nicholas Pooran powered MI London to a big total at The Oval before Rashid Khan's five-wicket haul completed a dominant win over Manchester Super Giants.
3:17 AMESPN Cricket
Ireland begin a five-match ODI series against Afghanistan as the first stage of their preparation for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament. The series will test the squad's readiness against a strong opponent.
1:15 PMBBC Sport Cricket3:50 AMAl Jazeera
Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series due to injury
Summary
Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, will miss India's Sri Lanka tour after suffering an on-field injury in the UK last month.
India will enter the Sri Lanka Test series without its leading fast bowler, weakening its
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India loses its most influential Test bowler for a series where fast-bowling control could shape the result.
3:13 AMESPN Cricket
Auqib Nabi replaces injured Jasprit Bumrah for Test series in Sri Lanka
Summary
Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi has received his maiden India call-up as a replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in the two-Test series in Sri Lanka.
Bumrah's absence removes India's premier pace threat and gives Nabi an immediate chance to enter
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India must replace proven match-winning pace while Nabi faces a major test of his readiness at international level.
12:11 PMBBC Sport Cricket
USA cricketer gets eight-year ban for match-fixing
Summary
United States international Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all cricket for eight years after being found guilty of match-fixing. The sanction removes him from the sport for a prolonged period.
The eight-year ban reflects the severity with which cricket authorities treat attempts to corrupt competition.
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The case reinforces that match-fixing can carry a career-ending penalty, especially in a growing cricket market.
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11:46 PMESPN Cricket
Rampaul: 'Our faster bowlers need to be a little more consistent'
Summary
West Indies bowling coach Ravi Rampaul said the team's fast bowlers failed to contain Pakistan, who scored at more than four runs per over. He called for greater consistency from the quicks.
Pakistan's scoring rate exposed a West Indies weakness in controlling the middle overs and closing
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West Indies' campaign depends on turning pace into sustained run control rather than relying on occasional breakthroughs.
11:36 PMESPN Cricket
Abdullah Shafique century, Babar Azam 86* lead strong Pakistan response
Summary
Roston Chase and West Indies' lower order lifted the team to 344 despite Pakistan making regular breakthroughs. Sajid Khan took four wickets, while three other Pakistan bowlers claimed two each during an extended session.
Pakistan's attack controlled the innings without finishing it cleanly, allowing the lower order to add
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West Indies turned a vulnerable position into a competitive total, keeping the match open despite Pakistan's bowling success.
6:17 AMESPN Cricket
Welsh Fire ruin Southern Brave's perfect start
Summary
Welsh Fire ended Southern Brave's perfect start as Heather Graham took two wickets and then made 35 not out in a last-ball win. The result moved Fire to the top of the standings.
Heather Graham decided the match in both disciplines, turning a tense chase into a result
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The victory gives Welsh Fire control of the early standings and makes the title race more open.
4 stories · 2 sources
5:08 PMESPN Cricket
Short trumps Stoinis as Fire keep pace with Rockets
Summary
Returning from injury, Australian opener Matt Short made an unbeaten 60 to lead Welsh Fire past Southern Brave on a challenging pitch. His contribution outweighed Marcus Stoinis's effort and kept Fire in touch with the Rockets.
Short's immediate impact after injury gives Fire both stability at the top and evidence that
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Short's return strengthens Fire's batting at the point when the Hundred's table is tightening.
2 stories · 2 sources
3:17 AMESPN Cricket
Rashid five-for underlines dominant display by MI London
Summary
Rapid fifties from Will Jacks and Nicholas Pooran powered MI London to a big total at The Oval before Rashid Khan's five-wicket haul completed a dominant win over Manchester Super Giants.
MI London's victory rested on both explosive batting and a decisive bowling finish, leaving the
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MI London have shown a balanced attack capable of winning high-scoring matches rather than relying on one discipline.
1:15 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Ireland 'laser-focused' on World Cup qualification
Summary
Ireland begin a five-match ODI series against Afghanistan as the first stage of their preparation for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament. The series will test the squad's readiness against a strong opponent.
Ireland are treating the Afghanistan series as a qualification project rather than a standalone contest.
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Ireland's World Cup prospects will depend on converting this preparation into a reliable ODI side.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Sir Alastair Cook, Steven Finn and Alex Hartley provide cricket analysis in the Test Match Special podcast.
5:17 PMBBC Sport Cricket
A century from David Miller and four wickets from Yuzvendra Chahal helped Northamptonshire secure the points, despite Joe Moores' aggressive 85 for Lancashire.
4:18 PMESPN Cricket
The Women's Asia Cup is expected to be held in the United Arab Emirates from August 28 to September 13, although the Asian Cricket Council has not formally confirmed the venue or dates. The eight-team tournament remains subject to an official announcement.
1:36 AMESPN Cricket
Scotland's ODI against the United Arab Emirates was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of persistent rain in Broughty Ferry. Neither side could take points or gain match practice.
11:21 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Netherlands all-rounder Colin Ackermann has agreed a new contract with Durham through the end of the 2028 season. The deal keeps an experienced multi-format player at the county for several more years.
11:10 AMBBC Sport Cricket
All-rounder Shashank Singh has left Chhattisgarh for Puducherry, citing what he describes as disrespect, indifference and a lack of clarity. He says the move followed a breakdown in his relationship with the Chhattisgarh setup.
9:02 AMESPN Cricket
Mumbai Indians' investment in MI London has changed the club's structure and ambitions while leaving parts of its existing relationship with Surrey intact. The club is now assessing how the Mumbai Indians model can shape its future in English cricket.
9:00 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Wadhawan will captain a North Zone squad containing six players from Jammu and Kashmir, with Arshdeep Singh included for a red-ball match after nearly a year away from the format. The selection gives several J&K players a prominent platform in the Duleep Trophy.
8:44 AMESPN Cricket
Leicestershire all-rounder Ruan de Swardt is returning to South Africa after suffering an injury against Nottinghamshire in the One-Day Cup. His departure removes a versatile player from Leicestershire's campaign while he begins his recovery at home.
8:30 AMBBC Sport CricketThe West Indies reached 49 for the loss of Chanderpaul after winning the toss, but rain forced an early lunch after 9.5 overs. The interruption curtailed their early progress.
7:14 AMESPN Cricket
A daily quiz asks readers to identify a Hundred player using the clues provided.
3:30 AMBBC Sport CricketWest Indies remain confident after the opening day's play in Port of Spain, where the pitch offered slow, limited turn that gave batters time to adjust.
12:54 AMESPN Cricket5:17 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Test Match Special Podcast
Summary
Sir Alastair Cook, Steven Finn and Alex Hartley provide cricket analysis in the Test Match Special podcast.
The item offers expert discussion rather than reporting a specific match result or major development.
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The podcast provides informed context for listeners, but no concrete news consequence is specified.
4:18 PMESPN Cricket
Miller hundred, Chahal four-for as Northants seal points
Summary
A century from David Miller and four wickets from Yuzvendra Chahal helped Northamptonshire secure the points, despite Joe Moores' aggressive 85 for Lancashire.
Northamptonshire combined Miller's match-defining innings with Chahal's control to withstand Lancashire's late assault. Moores kept
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Northamptonshire's win shows the value of pairing a high-impact top-order innings with a specialist capable of closing out the chase.
1:36 AMESPN Cricket
Women's Asia Cup likely in UAE, but ACC yet to formally announce
Summary
The Women's Asia Cup is expected to be held in the United Arab Emirates from August 28 to September 13, although the Asian Cricket Council has not formally confirmed the venue or dates. The eight-team tournament remains subject to an official announcement.
The likely UAE staging points to a neutral, logistically practical venue, but the absence of
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Teams cannot finalize travel, training, or player availability until the ACC confirms the tournament details.
11:21 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Scotland v UAE ODI washed out at Forthill
Summary
Scotland's ODI against the United Arab Emirates was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of persistent rain in Broughty Ferry. Neither side could take points or gain match practice.
The washout removes a fixture from Scotland and the UAE's limited preparation time, with no
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A rainout can materially affect qualification campaigns when teams have few matches to build points or momentum.
11:10 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Netherlands all-rounder Ackermann gets new Durham deal
Summary
Netherlands all-rounder Colin Ackermann has agreed a new contract with Durham through the end of the 2028 season. The deal keeps an experienced multi-format player at the county for several more years.
Durham have committed long term to a player who adds balance through both his batting
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The deal secures Durham's squad depth and gives the Netherlands a player with sustained high-level domestic experience.
9:02 AMESPN Cricket
'I deserve clarity, not ridicule' - Shashank Singh leaves Chhattisgarh for Puducherry
Summary
All-rounder Shashank Singh has left Chhattisgarh for Puducherry, citing what he describes as disrespect, indifference and a lack of clarity. He says the move followed a breakdown in his relationship with the Chhattisgarh setup.
The move reflects a dispute over communication and player treatment, not merely a change of
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The dispute exposes how poor communication can drive player movement in domestic cricket, even outside the spotlight of franchise leagues.
9:00 AMBBC Sport Cricket
How Mumbai Indians takeover has affected MI London & Surrey
Summary
Mumbai Indians' investment in MI London has changed the club's structure and ambitions while leaving parts of its existing relationship with Surrey intact. The club is now assessing how the Mumbai Indians model can shape its future in English cricket.
The decisive shift is the move from a Surrey-linked operation to one backed by a
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The deal shows how IPL ownership is reshaping the structure and competitive ambitions of English domestic cricket.
8:44 AMESPN Cricket
Duleep Trophy: Wadhawan to lead J&K dominated North Zone squad
Summary
Wadhawan will captain a North Zone squad containing six players from Jammu and Kashmir, with Arshdeep Singh included for a red-ball match after nearly a year away from the format. The selection gives several J&K players a prominent platform in the Duleep Trophy.
North Zone's squad places J&K at the center of its red-ball campaign and gives Arshdeep
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The fixture offers Arshdeep a key red-ball audition and gives J&K an unusually strong influence on North Zone's prospects.
8:30 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Foxes all-rounder De Swardt returns to South Africa
Summary
Leicestershire all-rounder Ruan de Swardt is returning to South Africa after suffering an injury against Nottinghamshire in the One-Day Cup. His departure removes a versatile player from Leicestershire's campaign while he begins his recovery at home.
Leicestershire lose an all-round option at a point when the One-Day Cup demands depth across
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The injury forces Leicestershire to rebalance their squad and could materially weaken their limited-overs run-in.
7:14 AMESPN Cricket
Greaves half-century props up West Indies on rain-affected day
Summary
The West Indies reached 49 for the loss of Chanderpaul after winning the toss, but rain forced an early lunch after 9.5 overs. The interruption curtailed their early progress.
The weather, rather than either side's strategy, now controls the opening phase of the match.
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Rain has delayed the match before either team could establish a meaningful advantage.
3:30 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 14
Summary
A daily quiz asks readers to identify a Hundred player using the clues provided.
The story offers no cricket development beyond the identity challenge, so its value depends on
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It tests readers' knowledge of The Hundred and its players, but carries no wider sporting significance.
12:54 AMESPN Cricket
'We're right on our way' - Jangoo gung-ho about West Indies' chances on tricky pitch
Summary
West Indies remain confident after the opening day's play in Port of Spain, where the pitch offered slow, limited turn that gave batters time to adjust.
The surface has not created the sharp spin challenge that could have forced West Indies
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A slow-turning pitch gives West Indies a realistic route to stay in control rather than simply survive a difficult batting surface.
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