Australia's seventh title crowns a week of cricket transitions

Australia's seventh women's T20 World Cup title capped a week in which control of the biggest contest stayed with them, despite England restoring Nat Sciver-Brunt for the semi-finals and final. England's men's side also began a transition, moving from Stokes' retirement and Brook's succession claim to a pace reshuffle and a win over India.

Leadership and availability drove upheaval elsewhere, with Pakistan changing Test captain and Sri Lanka rebuilding around injuries and Udara's century. English domestic cricket supplied a parallel contest as results altered both top-of-table positions and knockout prospects, while Sussex faced changes in its playing staff and governance. The week therefore combined established dominance with several teams starting to rebuild.