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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially scheduled its 95th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 18, 2026, at its headquarters in Mumbai. The decision was communicated to all state associations through a notice issued by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia. The AGM is expected to address several key administrative and financial matters that will shape the future direction of Indian cricket. One of the major agenda items is the election and induction of two representatives from the BCCI General Body to the IPL Governing Council. Additionally, one representative from the Indian Cricketers’ Association will also be inducted into the council. Financial matters will also take center stage, with members set to review and approve the BCCI’s audited accounts for the 2025-26 financial year and discuss the annual budget for the 2026-27 season. The meeting will further consider appointments to various committees, including cricket, umpiring, and standing committees. Another...

Melbourne Stars have appointed former Yorkshire allrounder Richard Pyrah as their new head coach for the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season. The 43-year-old Englishman will take charge of the Stars after spending the past three seasons as head coach of Yorkshire Women. Last season’s coach, Andy Christie, will return to an assistant coaching role as he focuses on his responsibilities as head coach of Victoria’s women’s team in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL). Christie guided the Stars to the WBBL Knockout last season, where they were eliminated by the Perth Scorchers. The club announced in July that he would step back into an assistant role while continuing his work with Victoria. Pyrah brings extensive experience across both men’s and women’s cricket. He was also an assistant coach with Sunrisers Leeds in this season’s Women’s Hundred, where he worked alongside Stars captain Annabel Sutherland. Sutherland enjoyed an outstanding campaign, earning Player of th...

Mumbai Indians have strengthened their leadership setup by appointing Zubin Bharucha as the franchise's new Director of Performance ahead of the IPL 2027 season. The former Rajasthan Royals executive brings a wealth of experience in player development, scouting, and performance management to one of the most successful teams in IPL history. Bharucha spent several years with Rajasthan Royals, where he played a key role in identifying and nurturing young talent. He was instrumental in the growth of players such as Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, earning a reputation as one of the finest talent developers in Indian cricket. In his new role, Bharucha will work closely with Mumbai Indians' leadership group, coaching staff, and performance teams across the franchise's global cricket ecosystem. His responsibilities will include overseeing player development programs, performance analysis, and off-season preparation strategies. The appointment r...

England fast bowler Kate Cross has announced that she will retire from professional cricket at the end of the 2026 season, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career spanning more than two decades. The 34-year-old has been one of England's most dependable seamers, earning 102 international caps across all formats and claiming 140 wickets for her country. Cross made her senior debut for Lancashire at just 13 years of age and went on to become a key figure for both club and country. Her career highlights include helping England retain the Women's Ashes in Australia in 2014, reaching 100 ODI wickets for England, and surpassing 400 career wickets across professional cricket. In her retirement statement, Cross expressed gratitude to her family, teammates, coaches, and supporters, describing her journey from junior cricket to representing England as beyond her childhood dreams. She will continue playing for Lancashire until the end of the current season before stepping away fro...

England all-rounder Sam Curran has been ruled out of the remainder of the English summer after suffering a groin injury that requires surgery. Surrey confirmed that the 28-year-old will undergo an operation, ending his hopes of returning to England's Test side during the ongoing home season. The injury comes as a major setback for Curran, who was being considered as a potential all-round option for England following Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket. Selectors had highlighted Curran's ability to bring balance to the squad, but recurring fitness concerns and workload-related niggles have now forced him to the sidelines. Curran recently featured in The Hundred and had also represented England in the ODI series against India. Notably, the same groin issue had earlier forced him to withdraw from IPL 2026, indicating that the injury has been troubling him for several months. With surgery scheduled and recovery ahead, England will now have to look elsewhere for a...

Former India spinner and ex-women's selection committee chairperson Neetu David has been appointed as the Head of Scouting for UP Warriorz ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 season. The franchise has brought in one of India's most respected cricket minds to strengthen its talent identification program and build a stronger squad for the upcoming campaign. Neetu David joins the UP Warriorz support staff led by head coach Abhishek Nayar and will focus on discovering emerging domestic talent across the country. Her vast experience as both an international cricketer and a selector is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the franchise's future recruitment strategy. Widely regarded as one of India's finest left-arm spinners, David represented India in 10 Tests and 97 ODIs between 1995 and 2008, claiming 182 international wickets. She also holds the record for one of the best bowling performances in Women's Test cricket, with figures of 8/53 against th...