Aaqib Javed said the changes to Pakistan's team are intended to tell recalled players that they must raise their standards on important tours. He also warned of an inquiry involving Imam-ul-Haq.
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Selection upheaval dominated a day of decisive cricket moves
Day’s Recap
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Misbah-ul-Haq resigned as a Pakistan selector one day after the PCB removed seven players from the Test squad in England. His departure follows a major disruption to Pakistan's selection process.
8:46 AMESPN Cricket
Pakistan made sweeping changes to its Test squad during the series in England. Former captain Shahid Afridi called the decision the most shocking he had seen.
6:00 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Fifties from Lewis, Hunter and Rebecca Stokell lifted Ireland to 281 for five in the first ODI against England at Grace Road. England conceded 20 wides in an otherwise lacklustre bowling performance.
4:38 PMESPN Cricket
Maia Bouchier made 104 from 95 balls, including 11 boundaries, to guide England to a record ODI victory over Ireland at Grace Road.
2:53 PMBBC Sport Cricket
After an injury-hit career, the tall fast bowler has returned to white-ball cricket and attracted attention from Australia's selectors. His recent comeback has put him back on the Test radar.
11:10 PMESPN Cricket
Australia's upcoming Tests remain the priority for players involved across formats, but selectors view the ODI series in Zimbabwe and South Africa as an important stage in preparing for their World Cup title defence.
7:52 PMESPN Cricket
Australia has left Marnus Labuschagne out of its ODI squad while adding Josh Davies and Corey Peake. Fast bowlers Spencer Johnson and Billy Stanlake are included, with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc joining the squad for the South Africa leg.
7:23 AMESPN Cricket
Pretorius took time to find his rhythm before recording his highest T20I score, with advice from Heinrich Klaasen helping him manage his mindset.
2:23 PMESPN Cricket
A career-best 94 from Pretorius propelled South Africa to 185 despite a late collapse that cost six wickets for 31 runs. Fortuin and Jansen then took seven wickets between them as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 43 runs.
12:39 PMESPN Cricket
South Africa brought Peter into the XI for de Zorzi and chose to bat first. Zimbabwe made two changes, with Innocent Kaia and debutant Kundai Matigimu replacing Dion Myers and Blessing Muzarabani after playing on consecutive days.
8:14 AMESPN Cricket
Former Bangladesh Cricket Board director Rahman is among three people charged in the board's latest corruption investigation. The case forms part of a wider integrity-unit inquiry into recent editions of the Bangladesh Premier League.
9:47 AMESPN Cricket
Jasprit Bumrah has returned to India's squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan, subject to fitness clearance. Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy have also been selected under the same condition.
8:55 AMESPN Cricket
Ben Stokes will join Adelaide Strikers for the 2026-27 Big Bash League season. The former England captain is set to play in the competition after stepping away from international cricket.
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Aaqib warns of Imam 'inquiry', calls overhaul a 'message' to team management
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Aaqib Javed said the changes to Pakistan's team are intended to tell recalled players that they must raise their standards on important tours. He also warned of an inquiry involving Imam-ul-Haq.
Pakistan's overhaul signals that selection now depends more directly on visible effort and performance in
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Pakistan is tying selection and accountability more tightly together before an important tour.
8:46 AMESPN Cricket
Misbah-ul-Haq resigns as Pakistan selector after Test squad upheaval
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Misbah-ul-Haq resigned as a Pakistan selector one day after the PCB removed seven players from the Test squad in England. His departure follows a major disruption to Pakistan's selection process.
Misbah's resignation turns a contentious squad decision into a wider leadership crisis. The PCB must
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The resignation deepens uncertainty around Pakistan's cricket administration and its Test campaign.
6:00 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Pakistan changes 'most shocking ever' - Afridi
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Pakistan made sweeping changes to its Test squad during the series in England. Former captain Shahid Afridi called the decision the most shocking he had seen.
The mid-series overhaul signals a serious breakdown in selection and team management. It affects players
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Changing a Test squad during a series can damage performance while exposing deeper governance problems.
4:38 PMESPN Cricket
Bouchier century sets England up for record 282-run chase against Ireland
Summary
Fifties from Lewis, Hunter and Rebecca Stokell lifted Ireland to 281 for five in the first ODI against England at Grace Road. England conceded 20 wides in an otherwise lacklustre bowling performance.
Ireland built a substantial total through three stable contributions, while England handed away 20 runs
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Ireland have put England under pressure with a competitive total created as much by their batting as by England's loss of control.
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2:53 PMBBC Sport Cricket
'Magnificent innings' - Bouchier finds her form in England victory
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Maia Bouchier made 104 from 95 balls, including 11 boundaries, to guide England to a record ODI victory over Ireland at Grace Road.
Bouchier's return to form gives England a reliable attacking option at the top of the
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Bouchier's century converts England's batting potential into a clear competitive advantage.
11:10 PMESPN Cricket
Stanlake emerges as unlikely Test contender
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After an injury-hit career, the tall fast bowler has returned to white-ball cricket and attracted attention from Australia's selectors. His recent comeback has put him back on the Test radar.
Stanlake's return changes him from a sidelined prospect into a possible pace option, but selectors
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Australia may have found an unconventional pace option, but Stanlake's fitness remains the central question.
7:52 PMESPN Cricket
Australia selectors focus on 'important' stepping stone to ODI World Cup defence
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Australia's upcoming Tests remain the priority for players involved across formats, but selectors view the ODI series in Zimbabwe and South Africa as an important stage in preparing for their World Cup title defence.
The key shift is that Australia is treating the African ODI tour as part of
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Australia can use these ODIs to resolve selection questions early without compromising its Test priorities.
7:23 AMESPN Cricket
Labuschagne dropped from ODI squad; Davies, Peake included
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Australia has left Marnus Labuschagne out of its ODI squad while adding Josh Davies and Corey Peake. Fast bowlers Spencer Johnson and Billy Stanlake are included, with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc joining the squad for the South Africa leg.
Labuschagne's omission marks a clear shift in Australia's limited-overs plans and opens opportunities for younger
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The selections reveal Australia's evolving ODI batting hierarchy and its reliance on depth in the pace department.
2:23 PMESPN Cricket
'Felt like I had to speak to Klaasen' - Pretorius' phone-a-friend moment
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Pretorius took time to find his rhythm before recording his highest T20I score, with advice from Heinrich Klaasen helping him manage his mindset.
The innings shows that Pretorius's breakthrough depended as much on mental adjustment as shot-making. Klaasen's
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Pretorius has turned a personal confidence breakthrough into a case for a larger role in the team.
12:39 PMESPN Cricket
Pretorius' career-best 94 sets up big win against lacklustre Zimbabwe
Summary
A career-best 94 from Pretorius propelled South Africa to 185 despite a late collapse that cost six wickets for 31 runs. Fortuin and Jansen then took seven wickets between them as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 43 runs.
Pretorius supplied the decisive batting platform, while South Africa's spinners and seamers compensated for the
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South Africa won comfortably despite leaving runs behind, exposing Zimbabwe's inability to exploit a vulnerable total.
8:14 AMESPN Cricket
Peter in for de Zorzi as SA bat; Matigimu debuts for Zimbabwe
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South Africa brought Peter into the XI for de Zorzi and chose to bat first. Zimbabwe made two changes, with Innocent Kaia and debutant Kundai Matigimu replacing Dion Myers and Blessing Muzarabani after playing on consecutive days.
Zimbabwe's changes reflect workload management as much as selection, with Muzarabani and Myers rested while
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The selections balance short-term performance against player workloads while giving Zimbabwe a new debutant in a demanding matchup.
9:47 AMESPN Cricket
Former board director Rahman among three charged in BCB's latest corruption probe
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Former Bangladesh Cricket Board director Rahman is among three people charged in the board's latest corruption investigation. The case forms part of a wider integrity-unit inquiry into recent editions of the Bangladesh Premier League.
The charges extend scrutiny beyond operational staff to a former board official, increasing the institutional
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The probe now threatens the credibility of the BPL and the board's governance record.
8:55 AMESPN Cricket
Bumrah back in India squad for Afghanistan T20Is
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Jasprit Bumrah has returned to India's squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan, subject to fitness clearance. Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy have also been selected under the same condition.
Bumrah's inclusion signals India's intent to restore its premier fast bowler to the short-format setup,
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Bumrah's availability could materially change India's bowling balance and tournament prospects.
6:46 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Stokes joins Big Bash League's Adelaide Strikers
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Ben Stokes will join Adelaide Strikers for the 2026-27 Big Bash League season. The former England captain is set to play in the competition after stepping away from international cricket.
Stokes' availability gives Adelaide a proven all-rounder for the full season and adds a major
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A full-season Stokes deal could materially lift Adelaide's competitiveness and the BBL's global profile.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
England and Ireland begin their ODI series in Leicester, with highlights from the opening match available on BBC iPlayer.
6:30 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Persistent rain abandoned the third ODI between Scotland and the Netherlands without a ball being bowled, leaving the series tied 1-1.
3:07 PMBBC Sport Cricket
The Japan Cricket Association says teams attending the Asian Games can arrange their own hotels amid concerns about the accommodation options provided before the tournament. The decision gives participating sides an alternative to official lodging.
3:06 PMESPN Cricket
Durham have agreed a three-year contract extension with England fast bowler Matthew Potts.
12:16 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Issy Wong bowled Ireland's Rebecca Stokell in the first ODI in Leicester, but the bails stayed on the stumps and no wicket was awarded.
12:02 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Ireland batter Rebecca Stokell reached 50 against England, saw the runs reclassified as leg-byes, was then wrongly given out, and eventually completed another official half-century.
11:40 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Surrey have signed 29-year-old India seamer Auqib Nabi for three of their remaining four County Championship matches.
11:11 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Pakistan chose to bat first in their Asia Cup opener on a slow pitch, while Thailand captain Naruemol Chaiwai returned for a must-win contest. The conditions are expected to make run-scoring and shot selection difficult.
10:48 AMESPN CricketMukesh Kumar and Sooryavanshi helped East Zone defeat Central Zone and reach the Duleep Trophy final. Central's batting offered little resistance on a third day that produced 13 wickets.
9:52 AMESPN Cricket
Kent have signed Bangladesh seamer Khaled Ahmed for their final four County Championship matches. The 33-year-old joins for the decisive late-season run-in.
9:19 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Alice Capsey made an immediate impact on her international debut as England's wicketkeeper, taking a one-handed catch to dismiss Ireland's Alice Tector in Leicester. The early breakthrough helped England seize control of the first ODI.
8:48 AMBBC Sport CricketEngland chose to bowl first, with Maia Bouchier opening the innings in the ODI against Ireland. Ireland restored Alice Tector and Amy Hunter Kelly, while England brought back Mady Villiers and selected Issy Wong and Lauren Filer to lead the pace attack.
8:44 AMESPN Cricket
Siddhesh Lad replaces Shardul Thakur as Mumbai's captain in the Ranji Trophy. Suryakumar Yadav or Shreyas Iyer will lead Mumbai in white-ball cricket when available.
8:02 AMESPN Cricket
The current squad lists for WBBL|12 and BBL|16 show which players have signed and which roster spots remain open ahead of the 2026-27 seasons.
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Watch: England v Ireland - first ODI highlights on BBC iPlayer
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England and Ireland begin their ODI series in Leicester, with highlights from the opening match available on BBC iPlayer.
The first ODI sets the early direction of the series and gives both teams their
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The opener provides the first competitive measure of both sides before the series develops.
3:07 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Scots and Dutch share series after third ODI rained off
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Persistent rain abandoned the third ODI between Scotland and the Netherlands without a ball being bowled, leaving the series tied 1-1.
The washout removed the deciding match and turned a competitive series into a shared result.
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Weather, rather than performance, decided the series outcome.
3:06 PMESPN Cricket
Asian Games: Teams can make their own hotel arrangements, says Japan Cricket Association
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The Japan Cricket Association says teams attending the Asian Games can arrange their own hotels amid concerns about the accommodation options provided before the tournament. The decision gives participating sides an alternative to official lodging.
Allowing private arrangements shifts the accommodation burden and cost to individual teams while reducing reliance
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Accommodation uncertainty adds a logistical risk to teams preparing for the Asian Games.
12:16 PMBBC Sport Cricket
England seamer Potts signs new Durham contract
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Durham have agreed a three-year contract extension with England fast bowler Matthew Potts.
Durham have secured a key homegrown seamer through the next three seasons, protecting their attack
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Durham retain an England-quality bowler at a time when reliable pace resources are difficult to build.
12:02 PMBBC Sport Cricket
'It hasn't even moved!' - No wicket for Wong as bails stay still
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Issy Wong bowled Ireland's Rebecca Stokell in the first ODI in Leicester, but the bails stayed on the stumps and no wicket was awarded.
The delivery beat the batter but failed to satisfy cricket's basic dismissal condition because the
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A ball that looks decisive can produce no wicket when the stumps are disturbed without the bails being dislodged.
11:40 AMBBC Sport Cricket
'Quite the rollercoaster' - Stokell reaches fifty...twice
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Ireland batter Rebecca Stokell reached 50 against England, saw the runs reclassified as leg-byes, was then wrongly given out, and eventually completed another official half-century.
Scoring and officiating decisions repeatedly altered Stokell's innings before her fifty was finally confirmed. Her
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Stokell's unconventional route to 50 combined good fortune with poor decision-making and helped sustain Ireland's total.
11:11 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Surrey sign Indian seamer Nabi for three matches
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Surrey have signed 29-year-old India seamer Auqib Nabi for three of their remaining four County Championship matches.
Nabi gives Surrey short-term pace cover during the final stretch of the Championship season. The
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Surrey are adding specialist bowling depth for the run-in without committing beyond the immediate need.
10:48 AMESPN Cricket
Pakistan bat in their Asia Cup campaign opener on slow pitch
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Pakistan chose to bat first in their Asia Cup opener on a slow pitch, while Thailand captain Naruemol Chaiwai returned for a must-win contest. The conditions are expected to make run-scoring and shot selection difficult.
Pakistan have backed their batters to set the terms on a surface likely to reward
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The slow pitch makes Pakistan's first-innings score and Thailand's chase management central to the group outcome.
9:52 AMESPN Cricket
Mukesh, Sooryavanshi take East Zone into Duleep Trophy final
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Mukesh Kumar and Sooryavanshi helped East Zone defeat Central Zone and reach the Duleep Trophy final. Central's batting offered little resistance on a third day that produced 13 wickets.
East Zone won by exposing Central's fragile batting rather than relying on a high-scoring contest.
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East Zone's route to the final strengthens the case for its bowling attack as the tournament's decisive unit.
9:19 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Kent sign Bangladesh seamer Ahmed for run-in
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Kent have signed Bangladesh seamer Khaled Ahmed for their final four County Championship matches. The 33-year-old joins for the decisive late-season run-in.
Kent are adding experienced pace cover at the point when workload, injuries and availability can
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The short-term signing could shape Kent's finish to the Championship campaign.
8:48 AMBBC Sport Cricket
'One-handed screamer!' - Capsey's stunning catch on wicketkeeper debut
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Alice Capsey made an immediate impact on her international debut as England's wicketkeeper, taking a one-handed catch to dismiss Ireland's Alice Tector in Leicester. The early breakthrough helped England seize control of the first ODI.
Capsey's transition behind the stumps produced an instant result, strengthening England's options in a role
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A successful wicketkeeping debut could give England greater flexibility in balancing its XI.
8:44 AMESPN Cricket
England bowl, Bouchier opens; Tector and Kelly back for Ireland
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England chose to bowl first, with Maia Bouchier opening the innings in the ODI against Ireland. Ireland restored Alice Tector and Amy Hunter Kelly, while England brought back Mady Villiers and selected Issy Wong and Lauren Filer to lead the pace attack.
England's decision to field places immediate responsibility on its pace group to exploit new-ball conditions
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The team changes set up a contest between England's pace attack and Ireland's strengthened top order.
8:02 AMESPN Cricket
Siddhesh Lad replaces Shardul Thakur as Mumbai captain in Ranji Trophy
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Siddhesh Lad replaces Shardul Thakur as Mumbai's captain in the Ranji Trophy. Suryakumar Yadav or Shreyas Iyer will lead Mumbai in white-ball cricket when available.
Mumbai is separating its leadership structure by format, with Lad taking charge of the red-ball
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Mumbai's captaincy reshuffle reflects the growing difficulty of maintaining one stable leader across formats.
5:45 AMESPN Cricket
How the WBBL and BBL squads for 2026-27 stack up
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The current squad lists for WBBL|12 and BBL|16 show which players have signed and which roster spots remain open ahead of the 2026-27 seasons.
The key shift is that the squad-building process is already underway, making early signings central
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Early commitments will shape team depth and the market for remaining domestic and overseas players.
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