The Falcons have won the CPL title after entering the campaign as underdogs. Moeen Ali credited the team's ability to absorb injuries and integrate replacement players for its run to the championship.
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Titles landed as cricket reshaped teams and leadership
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Supporting Articles
Shadab Khan's freer mindset helped produce his best performances during the Falcons' CPL title run. Sufyan Moqim also made a major contribution, taking four wickets in both Qualifier 1 and the final before dedicating his final match award to bowling coach Curtly Ambrose.
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Maaz Sadaqat's 114 carried Jamaica Kingsmen to 170, but limited support from the rest of the batting order left the total vulnerable. Moqim's four-wicket haul then helped Antigua and Barbuda Falcons complete their first CPL title win.
1:27 AMESPN Cricket
India and Sri Lanka are meeting in the women's cricket final at the Asian Games in Nisshin, Japan. Live commentary and the score follow the gold-medal match as it unfolds.
11:22 PMAl Jazeera
India's Shafali Verma and Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu enter the match in destructive form. The Nisshin ground's dimensions could allow either opener to seize control quickly.
4:37 AMESPN Cricket
Lancashire have dismissed director of cricket Mark Chilton as the men's team's on-field decline continues. Women's director David Thorley has also been relieved of his role after an underwhelming campaign.
1:30 PMESPN Cricket
Chennai Super Kings have appointed former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027, replacing Stephen Fleming.
10:56 AMESPN Cricket
Pakistan defeated Bangladesh to win the women's cricket bronze medal at the Asian Games. Bangladesh controlled the first half of Pakistan's innings, but Fatima Sana's acceleration and support from Umm-e-Hani turned the match decisively.
11:46 PMESPN Cricket
Sikandar Raza defended his decision to give Wellington Masakadza the final over despite Ryan Burl having an over remaining in Zimbabwe's third ODI against Australia. Australia won by one wicket after the gamble failed to secure the match.
11:24 AMESPN Cricket
Jonathan Trott has been appointed England Lions head coach, succeeding Andrew Flintoff after leading the team to recent T20 wins against Sri Lanka.
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'Not many gave us a chance' - celebrations begin after Falcons pull off CPL heist
Summary
The Falcons have won the CPL title after entering the campaign as underdogs. Moeen Ali credited the team's ability to absorb injuries and integrate replacement players for its run to the championship.
The decisive shift was the Falcons' depth, not just the performance of their headline players.
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The title shows that squad resilience can outweigh pre-tournament expectations in a league shaped by injuries and player turnover.
2:36 AMESPN Cricket
Being 'mentally free' brought out Shadab's best in Falcons' CPL triumph
Summary
Shadab Khan's freer mindset helped produce his best performances during the Falcons' CPL title run. Sufyan Moqim also made a major contribution, taking four wickets in both Qualifier 1 and the final before dedicating his final match award to bowling coach Curtly Ambrose.
The Falcons' triumph rested on players converting confidence into decisive performances at the key stages
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The title run shows how confidence and specialist bowling performances can transform a squad into a playoff winner.
1:27 AMESPN Cricket
Moqim four-for sets up Antigua and Barbuda Falcons' maiden CPL title win
Summary
Maaz Sadaqat's 114 carried Jamaica Kingsmen to 170, but limited support from the rest of the batting order left the total vulnerable. Moqim's four-wicket haul then helped Antigua and Barbuda Falcons complete their first CPL title win.
The decisive shift came when Moqim turned a modest target into a winning platform for
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The Falcons' first championship validates their squad balance and shows how quickly a final can turn when one team's batting depth fails.
11:22 PMAl Jazeera
LIVE: India defeat Sri Lanka by 147 runs – Asian Games womens cricket final
Summary
India and Sri Lanka are meeting in the women's cricket final at the Asian Games in Nisshin, Japan. Live commentary and the score follow the gold-medal match as it unfolds.
The decisive issue is still unsettled because the final is being tracked live rather than
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The live match will decide the Asian Games champion and whether India or Sri Lanka sets the regional standard.
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4:37 AMESPN Cricket
It's Shafali vs Athapaththu as Sri Lanka seek to stop India juggernaut
Summary
India's Shafali Verma and Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu enter the match in destructive form. The Nisshin ground's dimensions could allow either opener to seize control quickly.
The opening battle could decide the match before the middle overs begin. Sri Lanka need
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Two elite power hitters could make the toss, fielding plans, and first six overs unusually decisive.
1:30 PMESPN Cricket
Lancashire sack Mark Chilton as on-field decline continues
Summary
Lancashire have dismissed director of cricket Mark Chilton as the men's team's on-field decline continues. Women's director David Thorley has also been relieved of his role after an underwhelming campaign.
The sackings make poor results the central driver of Lancashire's leadership reset. The county now
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Lancashire's decision turns a period of disappointing results into a full sporting overhaul.
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10:56 AMESPN Cricket
CSK bring in Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027
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Chennai Super Kings have appointed former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027, replacing Stephen Fleming.
Fleming's departure ends one of the IPL's most established coaching partnerships and gives Zaheer control
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CSK are changing leadership at the top while trying to protect a long-standing winning identity.
11:46 PMESPN Cricket
Fatima Sana and Umm-e-Hani secure bronze for Pakistan in Asian Games
Summary
Pakistan defeated Bangladesh to win the women's cricket bronze medal at the Asian Games. Bangladesh controlled the first half of Pakistan's innings, but Fatima Sana's acceleration and support from Umm-e-Hani turned the match decisively.
Pakistan won after recovering from a vulnerable start, with Fatima Sana changing the innings when
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Pakistan leave with a medal after converting a mid-innings recovery, while Bangladesh's loss exposes the cost of letting a chase regain momentum.
11:24 AMESPN Cricket
'I'll back him again and again': Raza stands by Madhevere after final-over gamble
Summary
Sikandar Raza defended his decision to give Wellington Masakadza the final over despite Ryan Burl having an over remaining in Zimbabwe's third ODI against Australia. Australia won by one wicket after the gamble failed to secure the match.
The decisive issue is Zimbabwe's management of a one-wicket finish, where Raza chose a different
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Zimbabwe's late-game decision-making, not just player execution, will come under pressure after another narrow loss.
9:03 AMESPN Cricket
Jonathan Trott appointed England Lions head coach
Summary
Jonathan Trott has been appointed England Lions head coach, succeeding Andrew Flintoff after leading the team to recent T20 wins against Sri Lanka.
Trott's promotion rewards immediate results and removes uncertainty after Flintoff's departure. The Lions now have
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The appointment links Lions development directly to a coach already familiar with the team's emerging talent.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
India narrowly defeated Japan in a one-off T20 international in Sano after rain reduced the match to five overs per side.
8:00 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Mark Chapman is joined by former England internationals Sir Alastair Cook and Matt Prior, alongside cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt.
5:25 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Sri Lanka begin their ODI campaign against England in Durham after a disappointing T20I series. Their immediate objective is to produce a competitive performance before seeking a broader revival on tour.
1:36 PMESPN Cricket
England white-ball captain Harry Brook says teammate Brydon Carse needs time away from international cricket. Brook describes Carse as a close friend but does not indicate how long the break should last.
11:10 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Gloucestershire have signed Nottinghamshire seamer James Hayes on a permanent deal after a successful loan spell.
10:23 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Rain threatens to disrupt Japan's opportunity to watch India, one of cricket's global powers, in action. If play goes ahead, the event will offer Japan a close view of top-level cricket.
8:00 AMESPN Cricket
Hampshire head coach Russell Domingo says the club must address multiple problems after relegation to Division Two. He is calling for a broad reset rather than a single corrective change.
7:55 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Yashbardhan Chauhan scored 122 as India Under-19 posted 341 against Australia Under-19, then took two wickets as Australia were bowled out for 238. His performance secured the series for India.
7:53 AMESPN Cricket
Warwickshire coach Ian Westwood says the title-chasing Bears will focus on the immediate task in the County Championship finale. The team is resisting distraction as it pursues the championship.
7:14 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Northamptonshire head coach Darren Lehmann sharply criticised the county game after his side's draw with Derbyshire. He described the match as one of the worst advertisements for county cricket.
5:41 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Australia have added Edwards to their ODI squad for the series against South Africa. Billy Stanlake is unavailable with a side strain, while Spencer Johnson is returning home.
3:48 AMESPN Cricket
The Melbourne Renegades will begin their sale process this week after Cricket Australia's board approved the privatisation model. Their transaction is expected to establish a template for other Big Bash teams that pursue private ownership.
1:00 AMESPN Cricket
Hasabnis, Prasad and Anushka helped India A overcome a nervous start and defeat Australia A, putting India ahead 1-0 in the series.
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India edge Japan in one-off T20 reduced to five-over game - scorecard
Summary
India narrowly defeated Japan in a one-off T20 international in Sano after rain reduced the match to five overs per side.
The shortened format erased much of the gap between the teams and gave Japan a
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Japan's near-upset gives its developing program valuable exposure against an elite side.
5:25 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Test Match Special Podcast
Summary
Mark Chapman is joined by former England internationals Sir Alastair Cook and Matt Prior, alongside cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt.
The episode brings together experience from England's batting and wicketkeeping ranks with current cricket reporting.
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The value lies in the combined perspective of prominent former players and an experienced cricket journalist.
1:36 PMESPN Cricket
Sri Lanka seek ODI revival in bruising England tour
Summary
Sri Lanka begin their ODI campaign against England in Durham after a disappointing T20I series. Their immediate objective is to produce a competitive performance before seeking a broader revival on tour.
Sri Lanka enter the ODI series needing to rebuild credibility, not simply win a bilateral
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The Durham opener will show whether Sri Lanka's problems were format-specific or evidence of a wider decline.
11:10 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Carse needs time away, says 'good mate' Brook
Summary
England white-ball captain Harry Brook says teammate Brydon Carse needs time away from international cricket. Brook describes Carse as a close friend but does not indicate how long the break should last.
The immediate shift is away from selection and toward Carse's personal wellbeing. England must manage
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Carse's recovery timetable could affect England's white-ball plans and set the tone for how the team handles player welfare.
10:23 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Bowler Hayes makes permanent Gloucestershire move
Summary
Gloucestershire have signed Nottinghamshire seamer James Hayes on a permanent deal after a successful loan spell.
The move turns a productive temporary arrangement into a longer-term investment in Gloucestershire's seam attack.
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Gloucestershire have secured proven short-term form before the player reaches the open market.
8:00 AMESPN Cricket
Rain threat looms over Japan's chance to get a glimpse of top-flight cricket
Summary
Rain threatens to disrupt Japan's opportunity to watch India, one of cricket's global powers, in action. If play goes ahead, the event will offer Japan a close view of top-level cricket.
The weather could determine whether Japan gains a rare direct encounter with the sport's biggest
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The match could expand cricket's visibility in Japan, but rain threatens to erase that opportunity before it begins.
7:55 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Relegated Hampshire need a 'reset' - Domingo
Summary
Hampshire head coach Russell Domingo says the club must address multiple problems after relegation to Division Two. He is calling for a broad reset rather than a single corrective change.
Relegation exposes problems across Hampshire's operation, not just their results. The club must now identify
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Hampshire face a structural rebuild, with promotion now dependent on fixing problems that extend beyond the first team.
7:53 AMESPN Cricket
Yashbardhan Chauhan's all-round show seals series for India Under-19
Summary
Yashbardhan Chauhan scored 122 as India Under-19 posted 341 against Australia Under-19, then took two wickets as Australia were bowled out for 238. His performance secured the series for India.
Chauhan's contribution decided the match in both innings, giving India a substantial platform before helping
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India's series win strengthens its position in the youth game and showcases a potential all-round prospect in Chauhan.
7:14 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Bears plan to 'stay in the moment - Westwood
Summary
Warwickshire coach Ian Westwood says the title-chasing Bears will focus on the immediate task in the County Championship finale. The team is resisting distraction as it pursues the championship.
Warwickshire's title challenge has reached its decisive stage, where execution matters more than reputation or
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Warwickshire's championship hopes now hinge on handling pressure and converting a strong season in the final round.
5:41 AMBBC Sport Cricket
'One of the worst adverts for county game' - Lehmann
Summary
Northamptonshire head coach Darren Lehmann sharply criticised the county game after his side's draw with Derbyshire. He described the match as one of the worst advertisements for county cricket.
Lehmann's criticism points to a contest that failed to provide the quality or urgency expected
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A poor-quality draw can deepen the debate over the county game's relevance, credibility, and commercial appeal.
3:48 AMESPN Cricket
Edwards called up to Australia's ODI squad for South Africa series
Summary
Australia have added Edwards to their ODI squad for the series against South Africa. Billy Stanlake is unavailable with a side strain, while Spencer Johnson is returning home.
Australia have lost two bowling options and must now adjust their attack before facing South
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The call-up exposes the pressure on Australia's bowling resources ahead of a demanding ODI assignment.
1:00 AMESPN Cricket
Big Bash privatisation: Inside how Melbourne Renegades will be sold
Summary
The Melbourne Renegades will begin their sale process this week after Cricket Australia's board approved the privatisation model. Their transaction is expected to establish a template for other Big Bash teams that pursue private ownership.
The Renegades are now the first practical test of Cricket Australia's shift from central control
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The process could reset ownership, financing and decision-making across the Big Bash League.
12:59 AMESPN Cricket
Hasabnis, Prasad, Anushka put India A 1-0 up
Summary
Hasabnis, Prasad and Anushka helped India A overcome a nervous start and defeat Australia A, putting India ahead 1-0 in the series.
India A recovered by turning an uncertain chase into an attacking one, with the middle
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India A's ability to recover during the chase was more important than the margin of victory, especially with the series lead now secured.
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