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New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi will step down from his role with the BLACKCAPS after the upcoming home series against India later this year. Ronchi is set to take over as head coach of the Melbourne Renegades in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL). The former New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter has been a key member of the coaching staff since becoming the full-time batting coach in 2020. During his tenure, New Zealand achieved several notable successes, including winning the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in 2021, securing a historic 3-0 Test series sweep over India in 2024, and recording impressive series victories against both India and England. Ronchi expressed gratitude for his time with the national team, describing the opportunity to work with the BLACKCAPS as a dream come true. He will remain with the squad through the India series, which runs from October 22 to December 1, before beginning his new coaching challenge in Australia. New Zealand Cricket will now be...

Former England batter Jonathan Trott has joined Ireland’s men’s cricket team in a short-term consultancy role ahead of their upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan. Trott will work with the Irish squad for 14 days and assist the team during the opening matches of the five-game ODI series. The appointment comes at a time when Trott is being linked with England’s vacant Test head coach position. Following recent changes in England’s coaching setup, the former Afghanistan head coach is reportedly among the candidates being considered for the prestigious role. Ireland Cricket believes Trott’s experience, particularly his successful coaching stint with Afghanistan, will be valuable as the team prepares for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2027. His knowledge of Afghanistan’s strengths and strategies is expected to provide Ireland with a competitive edge in the upcoming series. Trott enjoyed a distinguished international career with England, scoring 13 international centuries and p...

England have strengthened their squad for the ongoing ODI series against India with the return of pace bowler Brydon Carse , who has recovered from injury and is now fully fit for international cricket. The Durham fast bowler rejoins the national setup after successfully completing his rehabilitation and proving his fitness in recent domestic matches. Carse's return comes as a timely boost for England's pace attack, providing captain and team management with an additional seam-bowling option against a strong Indian batting lineup. Known for his ability to generate pace, movement, and bounce, the 30-year-old has become an important part of England's white-ball plans in recent years. Having impressed in previous international appearances, Carse will be eager to make an impact and cement his place in England's ODI squad ahead of upcoming major tournaments. His inclusion adds depth and experience to the bowling unit as England look to challenge India in the remainder of t...

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...