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West Indies converted a tight first Test into a 90-run win and a 1-0 lead, driven by Jayden Seales and Justin Greaves. Pakistan then lost captain Shan Masood, reshaped its attack for the second Test, and moved into must-win territory as West Indies pursued a sweep.
England moved from speculation to a formal leadership reset by appointing Joe Root as captain again and Stephen Fleming as head coach. Root presented a renewed mindset, while England kept Ben Stokes in its wider planning despite his retirement and Fleming's delayed arrival.
Trent Rockets moved from a strong win over Welsh Fire to the top of the men's table, then protected that position with another narrow victory. Their women also beat Manchester Super Giants and defending champions Sunrisers Leeds, giving the franchise momentum in both competitions.
Southern Brave's women progressed from a last-ball win over MI London to four victories from four matches. Their win over London Spirit put them four points clear, with their spin attack maintaining control at the top.
The 2027 World Cup's structure became clearer as twelve cities across three countries were confirmed to host the tournament. Alongside that map, Australia renewed calls for 17-player squads to manage the heavier match and workload demands.
A finger-clicking cheating allegation grew from a viral local-match claim into a wider cricket discussion about member welfare. The player's club then imposed a suspension, turning online scrutiny into formal grassroots discipline.
India combined a tactical Test selection with a reshuffle of its coaching staff, bringing in Saransh Jain for Sri Lanka while Ryan ten Doeschate departed. Subhadeep Ghosh then replaced T Dilip as fielding coach, widening the changes around the Test setup.
Sri Lanka repeatedly beat Pakistan through early wickets and sustained bowling control, then added a landmark performance when Dulani became the country's second women's T20I centurion. The results strengthened Sri Lanka's position in the series contest.
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