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New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has decided to withdraw from its franchise partnership in Major League Cricket (MLC), highlighting its focus on strengthening cricket within New Zealand. The decision reflects NZC’s priority of supporting domestic cricket, developing local talent, and ensuring the long-term growth of the game in the country. With increasing demands on players, resources, and the domestic cricket structure, maintaining a strong focus on New Zealand cricket remains a key priority for the organisation. The move could also influence the future involvement of New Zealand cricket stakeholders in overseas franchise leagues. However, NZC’s decision underlines its commitment to keeping the development of cricket at home at the centre of its plans. The development marks a significant change in NZC’s approach to franchise cricket and highlights the balance cricket boards must maintain between global T20 opportunities and the growth of their domestic game.

Australian fast bowler Darcie Brown has been ruled out of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) due to a back injury, dealing a setback to her team's bowling plans for the tournament. Brown is known for her pace and ability to trouble batters with her aggressive bowling. Her absence could affect the team's pace attack and force the management to consider alternative options to strengthen the bowling lineup. The injury is also a concern for Brown as she looks to maintain her fitness and continue contributing to Australian cricket. The team will hope for her recovery, while her replacement may get an opportunity to make an impact in the competition. Her return will depend on the nature of the injury and her recovery progress. Further updates regarding her rehabilitation and availability are expected from the team.

Smriti Mandhana has entered a new chapter in her cricketing career after being appointed the full-time captain of the Indian women’s cricket team. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced her appointment on October 6, 2026, following Harmanpreet Kaur’s decision to step down from captaincy across all formats.  Mandhana brings valuable international experience and an impressive leadership record to the role. She has been a key member of India’s batting lineup for years and has also served as vice-captain, gaining experience in guiding the team during important matches. Her leadership credentials are further strengthened by her success with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Women’s Premier League, where she led the franchise to championship titles in 2024 and 2026. These achievements have demonstrated her ability to lead a team and handle pressure on the big stage.  As India’s new captain, Mandhana will aim to build a strong team culture, back emerging pl...

Indian women’s cricketer Punam Raut has announced her retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to her journey representing India on the international stage. Known for her composed batting style and ability to build innings, Raut made valuable contributions to Indian women’s cricket across formats. She represented India in Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 Internationals, earning recognition for her consistency and determination at the crease. One of the highlights of her career came in the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup, where she scored a memorable 106 against Australia in the semi-final. Her performances played an important role in India’s rise as a competitive force in women’s international cricket. Raut’s retirement marks the end of an important chapter in her cricketing career. Her contributions and memorable performances will remain part of Indian women’s cricket history as the sport continues to grow.

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has been appointed as the assistant and batting coach of Delhi Capitals ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season. The appointment marks the beginning of his first formal coaching role in the IPL and brings him back to the Delhi franchise after 11 years. Yuvraj will work alongside former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who has been appointed head coach of Delhi Capitals. Their reunion is expected to bring valuable international experience, leadership and batting expertise to the team's coaching setup. A key member of India's historic triumphs at the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, Yuvraj enjoyed an outstanding international career. He played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is for India. In the IPL, he featured in 132 matches, scoring 2,750 runs and taking 36 wickets. Yuvraj previously represented the Delhi franchise, then known as Delhi Daredevils, during the 2015 IPL season after being acquired for ₹16 cro...

England have announced their coaching set-ups, with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming emerging as a key name in the latest coaching developments. Fleming is widely respected for his tactical knowledge, leadership and ability to build successful teams. His long association with CSK in the Indian Premier League has established him as one of the most experienced coaches in franchise cricket. The announcement highlights England's ongoing focus on strengthening their coaching structure and preparing their teams for upcoming international assignments. Coaching appointments and support staff decisions will play an important role in shaping England's approach across formats. Fleming's name adds further interest to the developments, given his impressive record in the IPL and his reputation for developing players and maintaining team consistency.