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In a major development for the Chennai Super Kings franchise, Stephen Fleming has stepped down as CSK's head coach, bringing an end to one of the most successful coach-franchise partnerships in IPL history. The decision was reached mutually between Fleming and the CSK management after 18 years of association with the team. Fleming joined Chennai Super Kings as a player during the inaugural IPL season in 2008 before taking over as head coach in 2009. Under his leadership, CSK became one of the most dominant and consistent teams in the tournament, winning five IPL titles and two Champions League T20 trophies. The former New Zealand captain played a key role in building CSK's culture of stability, teamwork, and success. His partnership with MS Dhoni helped shape an era that made Chennai one of the most admired franchises in world cricket. While CSK now enters a new chapter, Fleming leaves behind a remarkable legacy that will be remembered by fans for years to come. Reports sugg...

Brendon McCullum has stepped down as England's Test head coach, bringing an end to the celebrated "Bazball" era that transformed the team's approach to red-ball cricket. However, the former New Zealand captain will continue to lead England's white-ball teams in ODI and T20I cricket. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the decision following a challenging period for the Test side, which included disappointing results and the recent retirement of former Test captain Ben Stokes. Despite his departure from the Test setup, McCullum remains highly valued for his work with England's limited-overs teams, where he has overseen strong performances and maintained England's competitiveness on the global stage. McCullum took charge of England's Test team in 2022 and quickly revolutionized their playing style with an aggressive, fearless brand of cricket that became known worldwide as "Bazball." Under his leadership, England recorded severa...

Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been ruled out for at least four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury and a knee problem during the ODI series against Zimbabwe. The left-arm seamer sustained a Grade 1 muscle tear in his right hamstring while bowling in the opening ODI, and medical scans also revealed a minor degenerative issue in his right knee. According to the Bangladesh team management, Mustafizur experienced discomfort during the match and underwent further assessment, which confirmed the injuries. The rehabilitation process is expected to take a minimum of four weeks, forcing him to miss the remainder of the Zimbabwe tour. The injury setback could also impact Mustafizur's participation in upcoming franchise commitments, including the start of The Hundred 2026 season in England. The experienced pacer was set to become one of Bangladesh's key overseas representatives in the tournament, but his availability now remains uncertain. Mustafizur's absence is a...

India Women have suffered a major setback ahead of their historic one-off Test against England at Lord’s, with opener Pratika Rawal being ruled out due to a knee injury. The match, scheduled to begin on Friday at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, marks the first-ever women’s Test to be played at the venue. Rawal’s absence is a significant blow to the Indian batting lineup. The right-handed opener has been one of India’s most promising batters in recent years and was expected to play a key role at the top of the order against England. Her consistent performances across formats had made her a crucial member of the squad heading into the landmark fixture. To fill the void, the Women’s Selection Committee has named Priya Punia as Rawal’s replacement. Punia receives her maiden Test call-up after impressing with strong performances for India A and in domestic cricket. The selectors have rewarded her consistency and experience as India prepare for a challenging contest in English conditio...

West Indies have handed a maiden ODI call-up to promising youngster Lawes, rewarding his impressive performances in domestic cricket. The inclusion of the rookie highlights Cricket West Indies' commitment to building a strong squad for the future while continuing preparations for upcoming international assignments. Lawes' selection is one of the major talking points in the newly announced ODI squad, as the team management looks to inject fresh talent into the lineup. The young cricketer has earned recognition through consistent performances and is expected to bring energy and enthusiasm to the Caribbean side. The squad continues to be led by captain Shai Hope, with a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging stars. West Indies are aiming to strengthen their ODI setup as they continue their push toward major international tournaments and improved performances in the 50-over format. For Lawes, the call-up represents a significant milestone in his career and an opportunity to ...

Former India batting great and current Centre of Excellence chief VVS Laxman is likely to take charge as India's head coach for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe and the 2026 Asian Games. The move comes as regular head coach Gautam Gambhir is expected to remain with the senior squad during India's home assignments, leading the BCCI to split coaching responsibilities due to a packed international schedule. Laxman has extensive experience serving as India's stand-in coach on previous overseas tours and multi-team commitments. He famously guided India to a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games and has overseen several successful T20I series when the main coaching staff was unavailable. With India expected to field separate squads for overlapping tournaments, Laxman's appointment would provide continuity and stability for a young side featuring emerging talent. An official announcement from the BCCI is awaited.